Course at a Glance
- PhDDegree level
- 4 yearsDuration
- Kingston, CanadaLocation
- Social SciencesField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- KingstonCampus
- Doctor of PhilosophyAwards
- $5,888Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Overview Faculty Programs Courses Admissions Requirements, Doctor of Philosophy MA degree from a recognized university in gender studies or cognate fields (women’s studies, feminist studies, sexuality studies) or in another field with evidence of a prior focus on gender. Minimum of B+ / 75% in the last two years of university study.
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Consideration will be given to practitioners of gender studies in the public or private sectors who hold the BAH and who demonstrate exceptional and relevant professional experience and achievement in an appropriate field. Students admitted to the PhD who hold the MA in Gender Studies from Queen’s, and who attained first class standing while taking core courses required in the PhD program, will be granted advanced standing. Program Vision The Gender Studies PhD program sustains our program focus on critical race, gender, and sexuality studies while offering advanced training in applications of gender studies research within work for social change. Students conduct research in Canada and internationally and articulate their scholarship with local and global action for social justice. Students may complete the degree by preparing a monograph, manuscript, or portfolio dissertation. Students produce scholarship that is directly applicable to work for social change and to a wide variety of academic and nonacademic careers. Gender Studies at Queen’s distinctively foregrounds critical race conceptual frameworks at all levels of our undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Admissions Requirements, Master of Arts A four-year undergraduate degree (BAHon) from a recognized university in gender studies or cognate fields (women’s studies, feminist studies, sexuality studies) or in another field with evidence of a prior focus on gender. A minimum of B+ ...
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modeFull Time
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Entry requirements
Calendar entry for this degree: Program Requirements The program is designed to be completed within 48 months and to commence in September. The program requires five courses (15.0 credit units) which will consist of four classroom-based seminars taken during the first year and a practicum taken during fall of the second year, during which time students will initiate research for the dissertation. The required courses are (all are 3.0 credit units): GNDS 801 Theories in Gender Studies GNDS 802 Methodologies in Gender Studies GNDS 903 Applications of Gender Studies GNDS 950 PhD Practicum (a research placement outside the university and/or a research placement that complements the candidate’s research program and is presented to the Queen’s community). Students must also complete GNDS 815 Professional Development Seminar (0 credit units) and one elective of 3.0 credit units, to meet the coursework requirements of the degree. PhD students will create a syllabus and prepare for a research proposal defence during spring/summer of the first year and fall of the second, and have a proposal defence in winter of the second year. The proposal defence serves as the program’s qualifying examination. Students who pass the defence will begin full-time research and writing of the dissertation. Students advanced to candidacy will be enrolled in the dissertation course (GNDS -999) in each term until the dissertation oral defence. || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
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Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$5,888 CAD / year≈ $4,329 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsFinancial assistance as published for this program: Resources for stipends are derived from a combination of Queen’s Graduate Awards (QGA), teaching assistantships (TA-ships) in the department’s undergraduate courses, contributions from research grants and contracts, internal scholarships and awards, and external scholarships and awards. Stipends are typically paid in three equal installments throughout the year. Students must apply for scholarships awarded by Queen’s University in addition awards from Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS). SourceView scholarship page
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- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Gender Studies - Doctor of Philosophy cost?
CAD 5,888 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
4 years, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Calendar entry for this degree: Program Requirements The program is designed to be completed within 48 months and to commence in September. The program requires five courses (15.0 credit units) which will consist of four classroom-based seminars taken during the first year and a practicum taken during fall of the second year, during which time students will initiate research for the dissertation. The required courses are (all are 3.0 credit units): GNDS 801 Theories in Gender Studies GNDS 802 Methodologies in Gender Studies GNDS 903 Applications of Gender Studies GNDS 950 PhD Practicum (a research placement outside the university and/or a research placement that complements the candidate’s research program and is presented to the Queen’s community). Students must also complete GNDS 815 Professional Development Seminar (0 credit units) and one elective of 3.0 credit units, to meet the coursework requirements of the degree. PhD students will create a syllabus and prepare for a research proposal defence during spring/summer of the first year and fall of the second, and have a proposal defence in winter of the second year. The proposal defence serves as the program’s qualifying examination. Students who pass the defence will begin full-time research and writing of the dissertation. Students advanced to candidacy will be enrolled in the dissertation course (GNDS -999) in each term until the dissertation oral defence. || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
Is there a scholarship?
Financial assistance as published for this program: Resources for stipends are derived from a combination of Queen’s Graduate Awards (QGA), teaching assistantships (TA-ships) in the department’s undergraduate courses, contributions from research grants and contracts, internal scholarships and awards, and external scholarships and awards. Stipends are typically paid in three equal installments throughout the year. Students must apply for scholarships awarded by Queen’s University in addition awards from Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS). Source View scholarship page
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