Program Overview

Gender and Sexuality Studies

The University of Calgary’s Gender and Sexuality Studies (GSXS) program focuses on issues of gender and sexuality, as well as race, class, disability, citizenship/documentation, age, and environmental issues. Our work is defined by an intersectional, global approach, and issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion are featured in all of our classes. GSXS instructors are committed to collaborative and participatory classrooms, decolonial learning, and a human rights agenda.

Career Opportunities

GSXS graduates embark on meaningful careers in:

• Communications
• The non-profit sector
• Sexual health education
• Business
• Environmental justice initiatives Others pursue further studies in:
  • Education
  • Law
  • Public policy/public health
  • Human resources

Program Highlights

• Honours Degree: In-depth study of a specific topic completed under the supervision of a faculty member.
• Study abroad opportunities: Cultural and academic experiences at destinations around the world.

Courses in this Program

• Talking Sex and Gender
• Theorizing Sex and Gender
• Ecofeminism
• Islam and Feminism
• Methods for Gender and Sexuality Research

Detailed Course Information

• First year Degree Guide - Arts
• Program description and courses (Course Calendar)

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements include:

• High school student or graduate
• University transfer student
• Adult/mature student
• After degree student Education systems include:
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University of Calgary Location

The University of Calgary is situated on land Northwest of where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, a site traditionally known as Moh’kins’tsis to the Blackfoot, Wîchîspa to the Stoney Nakoda, and Guts’ists’i to the Tsuut’ina. On this land and in this place we strive to learn together, walk together, and grow together “in a good way.”