The Master of Arts Feminist and Gender Studies at the University of Ottawa offers you an advanced exploration of feminist theories and methodologies, preparing you for impactful research and scholarly work. This postgraduate program is ideal if you are passionate about understanding and challenging gender inequalities, power dynamics, and social justice issues across diverse global contexts. You will delve into critical analyses of representations, rights, citizenship, and intersectional perspectives, engaging with contemporary scholarship that addresses urgent social and political realities. This degree equips you with the intellectual tools to contribute meaningfully to academic discourse and community-based initiatives.
You will pursue this Master of Arts degree full-time on campus over two years, immersing yourself in a dynamic academic environment. The curriculum includes compulsory courses in feminist methodologies and theories, complemented by a range of elective special topics, such as anti-colonial feminisms and disability studies. Your studies culminate in a master's thesis, where you will develop and defend original research under expert supervision. You will graduate with enhanced research capabilities and a deep understanding of feminist scholarship, prepared for doctoral studies or careers in research, policy, advocacy, and education.