Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Women's Studies and Gender Studies in Chicago United States | Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
|
Chicago United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
22,500
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Arts in Women's Studies and Gender Studies (WSGS) at Loyola University Chicago caters to students passionate about gender-related intersectionality and social justice, aiming to drive meaningful societal transformation. This interdisciplinary program examines how power structures influence knowledge formation, drawing perspectives from humanities, social sciences, business, and legal studies. Participants gain the tools to craft insightful, creative approaches for advancing social equity. Loyola's WSGS program fosters a close-knit, intellectually vibrant community that values cultural diversity, political activism, and continuous critical examination.
Graduates of the Women's Studies and Gender Studies program will develop the ability to: Recognize pivotal figures and texts that shaped feminist/gender movements historically, including international activists and policy developments, Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of women's and gender studies as a unique yet interconnected academic discipline, Critically assess gender theories and feminist methodologies through intersectional and social justice frameworks.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Application requirements for the Women's Studies and Gender Studies MA include:
Transcripts
2 Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Writing Sample
Statement of Purpose Details
Please write a brief statement describing your academic and research interests as well as your professional goals. Why does the study of women, gender, and sexuality matter to you.
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.
For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 79 on the iBT
For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0 is required.
Transcripts
2 Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Writing Sample
Statement of Purpose Details
Please write a brief statement describing your academic and research interests as well as your professional goals. Why does the study of women, gender, and sexuality matter to you.
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.
For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 79 on the iBT
For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0 is required.
Tuition
USD
22,500