Program Overview
The Master of Gender Studies program at Memorial University of Newfoundland offers advanced study in gender's influence on society and social justice. Students can choose from thesis, project, or internship completion options, and explore topics ranging from everyday experiences to literary contributions. The program draws on faculty expertise in diverse disciplines, preparing graduates for careers in fields such as law, midwifery, and community work.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Overview: The Master of Gender Studies (MGS) program at Memorial University of Newfoundland allows students to critically examine how gender shapes identities, social interactions, and the world. Students explore frameworks for thinking about power relations and their intersections with constructions of race, class, sexuality, age, ability, and nationality.
- Objectives: The program aims to provide students with an advanced understanding of gender studies, enabling them to:
- Critically analyze gender's influence on society
- Develop practical and policy initiatives to promote equality and social justice
- Program Description: The MGS program offers three degree completion options: thesis, project, or internship. Memorial University is the only university in Canada to offer degree completion by internship. The program also includes a graduate diploma option, which provides an opportunity to study gender studies at an advanced level without a thesis, project, or internship.
Outline:
- The program content covers a range of topics, including:
- Everyday experiences
- Social and political institutions
- Literary and philosophical contributions
- Faculty: The program draws on the expertise of faculty members from a range of academic disciplines, including:
- Citizenship and human rights
- Corporeal feminism
- Reproductive rights
- Auto/biography and life writing
- Postcolonial and transnational feminisms
- First Nations studies
Careers:
- Potential Career Options: The program prepares students for careers in various fields, including:
- Law
- Midwifery
- Union work (communication, organization)
- Community project coordinator
- Media and design specialist
- University lecturer
| Tuition Fees and Payment Information | |---|---| | Tuition (NL students) | Graduate diploma: $420/semester | | | MGS: $635-$953/semester | | Tuition (Other Canadian students) | Graduate diploma: $546/semester | | | MGS: $826-$1,239/semester | | Tuition (International students) | Graduate diploma: $710/semester | | | MGS: $1,074-$1,611/semester |
