The Gender Studies (MA) at the University of Northern British Columbia provides you with the opportunity to critically engage with complex issues surrounding gender, feminism, and social justice. You will work alongside scholars whose research spans diverse areas, including gender and cultural studies, colonialism, globalization, and health. This interdisciplinary Master of Arts degree is designed for students seeking to develop advanced analytical frameworks and research methodologies, preparing you to contribute meaningfully to academic and public discourse on gender.
This postgraduate program is studied full-time on campus over two years, requiring 24 credit hours. You will complete five courses, including Contemporary Feminist Theories and Advanced Feminist Methods if pursuing social science research, alongside a substantial thesis or a major research paper. The MA with thesis involves a written component of up to 100 pages, culminating in an oral defence, while the MA without thesis requires a 30-40 page research paper. You will graduate with the expertise to pursue careers in research, policy, advocacy, and academia, equipped with advanced research and critical thinking skills.