Program Overview

Women's and Gender Studies

The Women's and Gender Studies (WGST) program is an innovative, interdisciplinary program that explores human behaviour, institutions, culture, politics, and social issues. Students will examine current and historical events, theories, and movements related to gender and sexuality, race and Indigeneity, class relations, disability, and other areas, building skills in critical thinking, gender-based analysis, anti-oppressive research, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Program Overview

• The program is offered by the University of Saskatchewan's College of Arts and Science.
• It is available as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree, with options for a four-year, three-year, or honours degree.
• Students can enter the program directly from high school or begin it off-campus.

What You Will Learn

Through innovative classrooms and assignments, you will examine gender in politics, news, media, art, music, science, religion, and theory. You will also explore the ways that gender and sexuality are shaped by colonialism, racism, ageism, homophobia, and transphobia, as well as by constructions of difference based on class, disability, religion, ethnicity, and culture.

Sample First Year

A typical first-year schedule might include:

• Fall Term:
  • WGST 112: Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies
  • ENG 113: Literature and Composition Reading Narrative
  • INDG 107: Introduction to Canadian Indigenous Studies
  • MATH 101: Quantitative Reasoning
  • SOC 111: Foundations in Sociology Society Structure Process
• Winter Term:
  • RLST 112: Western Religions in Society and Culture
  • PSY 121: Social Clinical Cultural and Developmental Bases of Psychology
  • HIST 135: History Matters Gender Sex and Society
  • ENG 120: Introduction to Creative Writing
  • GEOG 125: Environmental Science and Society

Featured Classes

• WGST 201: Images of Gender and Sexuality in Popular Culture
• WGST 220: Queering the Terrain Cultural Space and Queer Theory
• WGST 315: Politics of Gender and Sexuality in Transnational Feminisms

Why Study Here?

• The program offers unique study abroad opportunities.
• It is located within the Department of Political Studies, encouraging political and social engagement.
• There are two certificate programs available: Applied Gender Justice and Queer Theory, Gender Diversity, and Sexualities Studies.

Careers

Graduates with a background in Women's and Gender Studies can work in various areas, including:

• Social services
• Education
• Policy development
• Health care
• Counselling and therapy
• Law
• Media
• Advertising
• Public administration
• Finance
• Management Some possible career paths include:
• Non-profit Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer
• Support Services Manager
• Political Campaign Staff
• Small Business Owner
• Crisis-Management Consultant
• Educator in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• International Human Rights Program Coordinator
• Community Development Coordinator

Tuition Estimates

Program Options

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Women's and Gender Studies is offered as:

• Bachelor of Arts Four-year
• Bachelor of Arts Three-year
• Bachelor of Arts Honours
• Bachelor of Arts Double Honours

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements depend on the student's situation and educational background. High school students or graduates, university or college students or graduates, and international students have different requirements.

Application Deadlines

Start term | Application deadline | International deadline ---|---|--- Winter | Dec. 1, 2025 | Sept. 1, 2025 Spring | April 1, 2026 | Feb. 1, 2026 Summer | May 1, 2026 | March 1, 2026 Fall | July 15, 2026 | May 1, 2026

Related Programs

• Anthropology
• Indigenous Studies
• Political Studies
• Religion and Culture
• Sociology