St. Francis Xavier University

Women's and Gender Studies

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Program Information

School:St. Francis Xavier University
Faculty:Arts
Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Women's Studies
Description:Women’s and Gender Studies at StFX is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program, which provides an academic and community context for scholarly inquiry focusing on gender. You will learn how to use gender as a category of analysis, including reflection on the manifestation of gender in your own life. Intersections of identities such as race, social class, gender, ability and sexuality are explored in the context of everyday life and in society. You will also explore the contributions, connections and insights of Women's and Gender Studies within the academy and beyond.

A rich interdisciplinary academic environment supported by committed faculty is a program hallmark. Formal academic programs are integrated with community projects. More than a dozen faculty members are affiliated with the program from fields as diverse as sociology, religious studies and nursing. The Women’s and Gender Studies Program regularly hosts symposia, lectures and workshops as well as several events in which notable feminist activists, scholars, and artists speak and present their work. A graduation prize is awarded annually to a Women’s and Gender Studies graduating student.
URL:Women's and Gender Studies at St. Francis Xavier University
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $9,650


This cost estimate represents the full-time tuition fees for the 2022-2023 year. Please see this website for more information.

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
Students also require 4 other university preparatory courses.

Application Notes : Students whose first language is not English are normally required to submit proof of English language proficiency. Please see website for more details.
Additional Admission Requirements:

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on October 05, 2022