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Join one of Canada's most extensive and distinguished groups of Gender and Women's Studies scholars to pursue your M.A. or Ph.D. with a Feminist and Gender Studies specialization. Whether your focus is humanities, sciences, or social sciences, you'll engage with feminist theory, methodology, and practice through coursework and research. Trent University enables you to complete both your degree and specialization in just one year while examining gender's pivotal role alongside other power structures. The institution houses the Canada Research Chair in Feminist and Gender Studies and nearly 30 faculty members conducting relevant research, offering inspiration from leading experts. This unique specialization fosters interdisciplinary collaboration with a vibrant academic community as you chart your scholarly journey. Be a pioneer in obtaining this Feminist and Gender Studies credential, available at only a select few Canadian universities. The program's interdisciplinary core course—a colloquium connecting students and field specialists—establishes foundational knowledge in feminist and gender studies research. You may opt for either a major research project or thesis in this field, with opportunities for Research Assistantships, Graduate Teaching Assistantships, and Research Fellowships.