Bachelor in Women's & Gender Studies

The tuition fee is 9,126 USD per year. The application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is May 1, 2027.

The Bachelor in Women's & Gender Studies at The University of Winnipeg is a degree program for students who want to understand social problems and phenomena through an intersectional approach. This 4-year program in English helps students develop a deep understanding of feminist movements and social oppressions. Its main advantages include a unique department and diverse curriculum.

The curriculum includes courses like Feminisms: Background & Fundamentals, Gender, Race & Nation in Canada, and Sex, Sexuality & Science. Students also learn about feminist movements, social services, and policy development through hands-on components like Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies and New Media, Culture Jamming, and the Third Wave.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Social Workers, Educators, Policy Developers, Counsellors, and Therapists. They can work in social services, education, healthcare, and public administration, helping to create positive social change and promote equality.

The University of Winnipeg is a student-centered public research university located in the heart of Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a history dating to 1871. Known for accessible undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, science, business, education, kinesiology and Indigenous studies, the university emphasizes small class sizes, close faculty engagement and an inclusive campus culture that supports critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning.

With about 10,000 students and a significant international cohort, the university combines classroom learning with hands-on research, community partnerships and applied projects. Centres and institutes across environmental studies, urban research, human rights and Indigenous scholarship provide active opportunities for students to participate in meaningful research and community work. Faculty are approachable and classes prioritize discussion, experiential learning and applied practice.

International students benefit from strong student services, practical internships and a welcoming urban setting that balances affordability with cultural vibrancy. The University of Winnipeg supports career preparation through co-curricular programming and industry connections, while its compact campus makes it easy to access support services, research supervisors and community engagement projects. Prospective students seeking an engaged, socially minded education with opportunities for research and work-integrated learning will find a collaborative environment well suited to academic and professional growth.