Gender & Women's Studies / Études des femmes et de genre
Gender & Women's Studies / Études des femmes et de genre
Gender & Women’s Studies examines issues in people’s lives from multiple perspectives, with particular attention to how race, ethnicity, class and sexual orientation have defined their experiences.
Our program offers the added option of taking courses offered at the Keele campus or on international exchange.
Progressive opportunities for hands-on experience
Our campus is an incredibly inclusive environment with a campus community that’s passionate about social justice. Whether you’re interested in feminist movements, activism, advocacy, health care, the LGBTQ community or other areas, you’ll be able to apply your learning through involvement in campus organizations including the Women and Trans Centre, the Centre for Human Rights at our Keele campus and more.
Le programme d’Études des femmes et de genre explore des questions liées à la vie des femmes à partir de nombreuses perspectives et se penche sur les effets de la race, de l’origine ethnique, de la classe et de l’orientation sexuelle sur le vécu des femmes.
Notre programme vous permet de suivre des cours sur le campus Keele ou de participer à un échange international.
Des possibilités d’expérience pratique
Notre campus offre un environnement très inclusif et accueille une communauté passionnée par la justice sociale. Que les mouvements féministes, le militantisme, la santé, la communauté LGBTQ ou d’autres domaines vous intéressent, vous aurez l’occasion de mettre en pratique vos connaissances en participant aux activités d’organisations comme le Centre des femmes et des trans sur notre campus, et le « Centre for Human Rights » sur le campus Keele.
Program Details
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Degrees Offered
Fall Entry
Winter Entry
Summer Entry
Ways to Study
Sample Schedule (First-year)
- Introduction to Gender and Women's Studies
- Introduction to Sexuality Studies
- Education and Society
- Perspectives on Human Nature
- a language course (depending on language level, you would take French as a second language course, an English as a second language course or a discipline course taught in your second language)
Possible Career Paths
- human rights activist
- legislative assistant
- lobbyist
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Admission Requirements
I am a high-school student I have completed at least one year of full-time study at college or university I have been away from high-school for at least two years I have never studied in a formal academic high-school environment Returning / Reactivating student (previously York) Visiting StudentsBA
- French 30
iBA
- French 30
BA
- French 12
iBA
- French 12
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- Terminale English
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
iBA
- Terminale English
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
- Senior-level French
iBA
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
- Senior-level French
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- A minimum overall average of 3 out of 7 is required. Higher grades required for certain programs.
- 2-unit French
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
iBA
- A minimum overall average of 3 out of 7 is required. Higher grades required for certain programs.
- 2-unit French
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
BA
- French / français
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
iBA
- French / français
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- Grade 12 French
iBA
- Grade 12 French
- Some programs require higher. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 4.0 or 70%.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- Senior-level French
iBA
- Senior-level French
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- A-level French
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
iBA
- A-level French
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- Twelfth Year French
iBA
- Twelfth Year French
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Standard or higher-level French
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
iBA
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Standard or higher-level French
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
- Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 55%.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Grade XII French
iBA
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Grade XII French
BA
- French 40S
iBA
- French 40S
BA
- French 121 or 122 or French Immersion 120
iBA
- French 121 or 122 or French Immersion 120
BA
- French 3200 or 3201
iBA
- French 3200 or 3201
BA
- French 12
iBA
- French 12
BA
- French 30
iBA
- French 30
BA
- French 30
iBA
- French 30
BA
- 4U French
iBA
- 4U French
BA
iBA
BA
iBA
BA
iBA
BA
- French 621
iBA
- French 621
BA
- Grade 12 French
iBA
- Grade 12 French
BA
- French 30
iBA
- French 30
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- Senior-level French
iBA
- Senior-level French
- Grade 12 graduation with a minimum overall average of "B" on Grade 11 and Grade 12 academic courses is required to be considered for most programs. Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- SAT or ACT scores are not required for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum outside the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam.
- SATs/ACTs are considered in combination with high school grades.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
For Fall (September) 2021 and Winter (January) 2022 entry, York University will deem the SAT/ACT as optional for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam. However, students who have completed a standardized test are encouraged to submit their test scores as it may support your application for competitive programs. SAT/ACT scores must be sent electronically from the College Board directly to York. Please browse the section below for pre-requisites and detailed admission requirements.
Note: An SAT/ACT test will be required from students who are not enrolled in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam or have not studied in a formal academic high-school environment.
BA
- Senior-level French
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
iBA
- Senior-level French
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
BA
- Senior-level French
iBA
- Senior-level French
BA
- French 12
iBA
- French 12
You are required to provide official evidence of academic achievement in secondary education. This can be demonstrated through:
- Final grades under the Ontario curriculum (obtained through correspondence, night school or through TVO)
- Credentials through other curricula, such as results from Advanced Placement (AP) or Advanced-level courses in the General Certificate of Education (GCE). (Students may register to sit for the AP and GCE examinations as private candidates.)
In the absence of final grades in courses:
- You must submit the results of standardized tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a minimum combined total of 1170 on the Critical Reading and Math components or a composite American College Testing (ACT) score of 24.
- Your application will be reviewed by an admissions sub-committee. If admitted, you will not be eligible for entrance scholarships. You will be considered for continuing student scholarships at the end of your first year of study, if you satisfy those criteria.
You may also be required to provide proof of language proficiency. You will be considered for entrance scholarships on the basis of your overall averages in the six 4U/4M (Ontario curriculum) or equivalent courses.
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