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The Gender Studies undergraduate program at Queen's University provides coursework in feminist, anti-racist, Indigenous, postcolonial, queer, transgender, and social justice studies. Learners examine historical systems of oppression, interact with contemporary culture, and develop critical perspectives on daily life. Through academic writing, digital media, oral presentations, and artistic projects, students hone their research skills, articulate writing, creative abilities, and communication techniques. This interdisciplinary curriculum bridges arts and social sciences, equipping graduates for diverse professional paths.
A Gender Studies degree opens doors to numerous career possibilities. Numerous graduates pursue advanced studies through Master's programs. The program prepares students for professions in:
Advocacy and Social Change
Media and Reporting
Therapy and Guidance
Museum and Gallery Leadership
Teaching
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Consulting
Event Coordination
Public Service
Advanced Academic Studies
Medical Fields
Personnel Management
Applicants must have the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), and six 4U/4M courses. Students must have a minimum of three 4U courses, except where stated otherwise. Students in francophone schools may offer the equivalent of English 4U.
The accepted tests of facility in English and the minimally acceptable scores for each are:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Score of 6.5 on Academic Module with no band below 6.0; Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - iBT (Internet Based TOEFL)/88 overall: 24 Writing, 22 Speaking, 22 Reading, 20 Listening; Paper Based TOEFL (PBT)/580 (TBC); Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Overall band of 70 with no band below 60; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) - 90; Queen’s School of English - High standing on 12-week English for Academic Purposes advanced level English courses; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Overall score of 60.