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Women's and Gender Studies explores how gender shapes our thoughts, lives, and perceptions of ourselves and others. This discipline examines the intersections of gender with Indigeneity, race, class, age, sexuality, ability, and body size. At the University of Alberta, the Department of Women's and Gender Studies serves as a center for feminist thought, social justice research, and active community engagement. This program is available as a major within a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Non-Direct Entry
High School applicants are admitted to the BA Honors Foundation Year. Consideration for the BA Honors Foundation Year requires a minimum application average of 85% on the required five admission subjects outlined in Subject Requirements.
Note: Students must complete an online Program Selection Form accessed through the Faculty of Arts website by the end of the first year of study (minimum 24 units of course weight) to indicate their preferred major(s). The minimum average requirements and any prerequisites are outlined in the Specific Admission Requirements to BA Honors Majors chart. Students are encouraged to complete the requirements for at least two majors in their Foundation Year.
Pre Professional Study Time: BA Honors Foundation Year
Minimum of 24 units of transferable course weight required.
Consult the U of A Calendar for fields of study and appropriate first-year course selection.
Admission Selection: For consideration, you need a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 with an average of 3.3 or better in your Honors subject courses; Competitive AGPA varies by field of study from 3.0-3.3.