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Gender Studies

M.A.

This new program is both cutting edge and respectful of the traditional scholarly strengths of gender studies and women’s studies. It encourages interdisciplinary approaches and supports new ways of looking at issues of sex and gender. The dynamic and diverse nature of our program suits the social, cultural and educational needs of local/global societies that are becoming increasingly fragmented and complex.

Our areas of focus include:

  • Activism, social justice and political economy
  • Representation, art, popular culture, cultural production and literatures
  • (Post)colonial, migratory and diasporic communities
  • Feminist and gender theories including critical race/anti-racist theory, queer theory and feminist pedagogies


Program Contacts


Terrie Easter Sheen
Graduate Assistant
Gender Studies
D504 Mackintosh-Corry Hall
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6
Phone: 613.533.6000 ext. 75397
Web:http://www.queensu.ca/gnds/graduateinfo.php


Application Deadline:  February 1st, 2013. Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Notification of acceptance is within a month of receiving your full application.


"It was also a huge motivator when I discovered Professor Jane Tolmie specialized in comic studies. After talking with Professor Tolmie and learning more about the other faculty members, it was clear I was in the midst of high calibre scholars.  I attribute much of my happiness at Queen’s to the department’s staff and faculty, who consistently greet each other with a smile. It’s a wonderful atmosphere to be a part of. This positive and safe environment definitely contributes to my thesis writing process. "

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—Dan Vena, M.A. candidate

"After spending six wonderful years in the Gender Studies Department at Queen's University as an undergraduate adn then graduate student... " (read more!) - (pdf 87KB)

—Kaleigh Alkenbrack, M.A. , Ph.D.

Degrees Offered / Length of Program

  • M.A.: 2 years (full time)

Method of Completion

  • Year 1: Required and elective courses
  • Year 2:Thesis and defence

Degree Level Expectations & Learning Outcomes

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Supervisors and Fields of Study

We recommend that you investigate our faculty members and their areas of research interest and contact a potential supervisor before applying.

  • Abigail Bakan, Department Head: Anti-oppression politics and Marxist theory, including intersections of gender, race and class; theories of oppression, alienation and exploitation in political economy; Political Economy of aging; Diaspora and Citizenship; Employment equity policy in Canada.
  • Margaret Little: Gender, Race and Poverty, Gender and the State; Gender, Race and Social Policy
  • Katherine McKittrick: Black Diaspora Studies, Critical Race Theory, Cultural Geographies, Raced queer Theory; Cultural Production and the Arts
  • Sarita Srivastava: Transnational Theories of Race, Gender and Sexuality; Community Organizing and Activism; Sociology of Emotion, Anti-Racist Feminism
  • Jane Tolmie: Feminist, Gender and Queer Theory; Women's and Medieval Literature; Theatre and Performance; Comics and Popular Culture.
  • Susan Wilcox: Feminist Pedagogies and Theory; Emancipatory and Transformative Methodologies; Women and Education
  • Scott Morgensen: Settler colonialism; Indigenous Studies; Racism and anti-racism; Queer and feminist politics; HIV/AIDS

Employment Opportunities

In addition to preparing students for graduate work in Women's and Gender Studies and related fields at the Ph.D. level, the MA in gender studies prepares candidates to critically engage in antioppression teaching, activist work and performance, grassroots organizing and contributing to women's and feminist NGOs, as well as other careers that focus on the well-being of Canadians and global communities. The M.A. will also provide candidates with the expertise to explore future studies such as law, heath, social work, journalism, art, and teaching — with the benefit of confident writing, research and presentation skills and a politicized education.

Funding Information

Minimum:$13,000, includes Queen’s Graduate Award and teaching assistantship

We encourage all applicants to apply for external funding (SSHRC, OGS, etc.) and research assistantship. The department will submit nominations for internal awards. Entering graduate students who win federal government tri-council awards (SSHRC) are automatically provided a $5,000 top-up award by Queen’s.
 

Academic Prerequisites

We consider your grades over the last two years, 75% or B+ average.

We require a 4-year Bachelor undergraduate degree in Women’s Studies/Gender Studies or demonstrated preparation in feminist theory and methodology from studies in social sciences and humanities

Other Requirements

  • Statement of Interest
  • Writing sample of your strongest work, no more than 12 pages long, submitted separately by mail directly to the department

Test Requirements

For international students, if required, a TOEFL total score of at least 600 (paper-based) or TOEFL iBT minimum scores of: writing (24/30); speaking (22/30); reading (22/30); listening (20/30), for a total of 88/120. Applicants must have the minimum score in each test as well as the minimum overall score.

 

Program Profiles

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