Master of Arts in Gender and Social Justice Studies (Women’s and Gender Studies)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Master of Arts in Gender and Social Justice Studies (Women’s and Gender Studies) cost?

  CAD 10,519 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Normally, the Department’s minimum admission requirements are a BA in Women’s Studies or a related discipline with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4- point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. Where applicable, a minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 92 (for tests written before January 21, 2026) or a minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 4.5 (for tests written on or after January 21, 2026) or equivalent is required (see English Language Requirement ). Applicants are also required to submit a CV, statement of research interest, a writing sample, and to arrange for three letters of reference. Potential applicants, including non-traditional students, are encouraged to contact the Graduate Coordinator of the department at gsj@ualberta.ca to discuss their qualifications. Applicants considering a specialization in Digital Humanities must meet both the minimum entrance requirements for the MA program in Gender and Social Justice and for the Digital Humanities (DH) Program. Applications are first reviewed by the Graduate Committee in Gender and Social Justice, and, if successful at that stage, are forwarded to DH for its review process. Visit Graduate program application deadlines to see deadlines for all programs in Women’s and Gender Studies. APPLY NOW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Faculty: Arts Delivery Mode: On Campus Program Type: Course Based, Thesis Based Degree Level: Master's Program Requirements · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 61 · English test waiver: Applicants may satisfy the requirement without a test by holding a degree, or its academic equivalent, from an institution recognised by the University of Alberta at which the language of instruction is English; GPS also maintains a list of international post-secondary institutions at which the language requirement is English. The requirement is not waived for students temporarily in Canada, and departments and GPS may require further demonstration of proficiency. Source: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/graduate-studies/resources/policies-procedures/graduate-program-manual/section-5-admissions/5-8-english-language-proficiency-requirement.html · Application fee: CAD 135.00 for all applications to graduate programs, charged at the end of the online application and payable by credit card only (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover; Visa/Mastercard debit and prepaid cards are not accepted). Source: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/graduate-studies/resources/policies-procedures/graduate-program-manual/section-5-admissions/5-4-application-fee.html

• Is there a scholarship?

  The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies administers over CAD 35 million each year in scholarships, awards and financial support for graduate students; opportunities vary by faculty. GPS states that there are limited funding opportunities for students in part-time graduate study or completing a certificate programme. Source View scholarship page