Programs

An MA in women’s studies allows students to gain expertise in dynamic new interdisciplinary fields like transnational feminism, queer and antiracist theories, masculinities, and (dis)ability and trans studies. Students can participate in seminars and community events where diversity and collaborative activism are encouraged and valued, and also gain specialized knowledge and skills that are invaluable in today’s job market. Graduate students in our programs have the opportunity to work with interesting and engaging professors who are well-known experts in their fields. Many of our graduates have gone on to work in a wide variety of fulfilling jobs in academic, government, professional, nonprofit and other organizations.

• General information and program requirements - Women's Studies - uOttawa
• Information specific to the program

Deadline: January 15^th

Note: Based on availability in the program, strong applications will continue to be examined and admission scholarships are available for all eligible candidates.

The Collaborative Program in Feminist and Gender's Studies at the Master's level is designed for students from selected disciplines in the Arts, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Social Sciences Faculties and Counselling and Spirituality (Saint Paul University) who have an interest in Women's Studies.

The 16 participating disciplines in the Collaborative Program are:

• Counselling and Spirituality (Saint Paul University)
• Criminology
• Education
• English
• Globalization and International Development
• History
• Human Kinetics
• Law
• Lettres françaises
• Music
• Nursing
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Public Administration
• Religious Studies
• Sociology

Note: Please consult the primary units’ website for the deadline to submit an application for admission.

A PhD in women’s studies at the University of Ottawa allows students to gain high-level expertise in dynamic new interdisciplinary fields like transnational feminism, queer and antiracist theories, masculinities, and (dis)ability and trans studies. Graduate students in our programs have the opportunity to work with engaging professors who are well known experts in their fields. Students gain specialized knowledge and skills that are invaluable in today’s job market. Many of our graduates have gone on to work in a wide variety of fulfilling jobs, in academic, government, professional, non-profit and other organizations.

• General information and program requirements - Women's Studies - uOttawa
• Information specific to the program

Deadline: January 15^th

Note: Based on availability in the program, strong applications will continue to be examined and admission scholarships are available for all eligible candidates.

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Master's of Arts in Women's Studies

• General information and program requirements - Women's Studies - uOttawa

MA with Thesis

• Supervisors of theses
• Suggested Program Sequence for the MA with thesis
• Composition of the supervisory thesis committee
• Thesis proposal
• Guidelines for the preparation of the MA thesis proposal
• Procedure for the submission and defense of the MA thesis proposal
• Requirement pertaining to the submission of the thesis

MA with Major Research Paper

• Supervisors of major research papers
• Suggested Program Sequence for the MA with Major Research Paper
• Requirement pertaining to the submission of the Major Research Paper

Collaborative Master’s Program in Women’s Studies

• General information and program requirements - Women's Studies (Collaborative) - uOttawa Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
• Requirements for the Collaborative Program
• Policy for Supervisors and examiners (thesis) and readers (major research paper)
• Thesis and Major Research Paper Proposal for the Collaborative Master's Program
• Guidelines for the submission of a thesis or major research paper project

PhD in Women's Studies

• General information and program requirements - Women's Studies - uOttawa
• Supervisors of PhD theses
• Composition of the PhD Thesis Committees
• Suggested Program Sequence for the PhD
• PhD Comprehensive Examination
• PhD Thesis Proposal
• Guidelines for the preparation of the PhD thesis proposal
• Procedure for the submission and defense of the PhD thesis proposal
• Thesis

Academic Regulations

• Revision of grade and appeal (Regulation 10.3)

Visit the Faculty of Social Sciences Website for information on scholarships, research grants and assistantship positions offered to graduate students. 

The Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies students can apply to the following scholarships:

• Institute of Women's Studies Scholarship in International Development and Gender Issues

• Monique Lortie-Lussier Scholarship
• Murida Graduate Scholarship in Women's Studies