Master of Arts Education and Society: Gender and Women's Studies

Education and Society (Non-Thesis) (M.A.): Gender and Women's Studies (45 credits)

Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)    
Degree: Master of Arts
Program credit weight: 45

Program Description

The M.A. non-thesis project option - Gender and Women's Studies is an interdisciplinary program for students who meet the degree requirements in a participating unit and wish to earn 6 credits of approved coursework focusing on gender and women's studies, and issues in feminist research and methods. The non-thesis project option consists mainly of coursework, and includes two 6 credit projects. This option is suitable for practitioners interested in professional development with a research and theoretical orientation. The project must be on a topic centrally relating to issues of gender and/or women's studies.

Research Project (12 credits)

Required Courses (9 credits)

Complementary Courses (15 credits)

12 credits from the following:

 3 credits chosen from the following, must be either:

or one 3-credit course, at the 500 level or higher, on gender/women's issues.

Elective Courses (9 credits)

9 credits at the 500 level or higher. An elective course can be any course in DISE. If the course is outside the department, the student should consult with the Program Director or Coordinator prior to registering for the course. A maximum of 9 credits outside of DISE is permitted.

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

1. Possess an undergraduate degree.
2. A minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies. International applicants can look up grade equivalencies on McGill’s Future Graduate Students website.
3. It is recommended that applicants have a minimum of 36 credits of relevant courses in education and /or language studies and/or have at least two years of relevant professional experience in education.
4. Proficiency in English. Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English and who have not obtained an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction, or from a recognized institution in Canada or the US (anglophone or francophone), must submit documented proof of proficiency in oral and written English.

• IELTS with a minimum overall band of 7.0; (with a minimum writing score of 7.0); or
• TOEFL:iBT (Internet-based test) – total score of 92 with a minimum score of 22 each for the Writing and Speaking sections and a minimum of 20 each for the Reading and Listening sections and PBT (paper-based test) – 580

(The Department reserves the right to evaluate the applicant's language proficiency before initial registration and at the time of application.)

All applications are done through McGill's Graduate Applicant Portal. The application steps and instructional video are on the University's Future Graduate Students website. The following documents must be part of your application: (Note that all uploaded documents to the portal must be in PDF format.)

1. A complete application form (accompanied by your application fee payment).
2. A copy of your unofficial transcripts from all previous university-level studies (undergraduate and graduate). Official transcripts are required to be submitted by those who gain admission to the program. (Instructions on sending official transcripts will be sent upon acceptance.)
3. Letters of Reference: Within the online application, applicants must provide valid institutional e-mail addresses for two (2) references. At least one reference must be from a university-level instructor; the other may be from an administrator in an educationally relevant context. McGill University will contact the referees directly to submit their letters of reference.
4. Personal Statement (2-page maximum, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12pt font, 1 inch margins). Applicants should demonstrate a clear motivation for pursuing a graduate degree in education and an interest in educational issues manifested in cultural, historical, philosophical, economic, and/or political contexts. Moreover, this letter of intent should specify your relevant academic and professional experience, particularly related to education or other work in a language and/or teaching context.
5. English Language Proficiency Test Score (if applicable): Please arrange for test scores (TOEFL, IELTS) to be sent to McGill directly from the testing agency. You must indicate the McGill University institution code: 0935.

• Fall Admission: January 1

Applications are first processed by the department, with recommended applications sent to Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) for further review. Once your application has been fully processed, your application status will be updated in the Graduate Application Portal. It is a good idea to set yourself reminders to check your portal regularly/weekly. Successful candidates will be asked to confirm their acceptance via their Graduate Applicant Portal.

Education and Society (Thesis) (M.A.): Gender and Women's Studies (45 credits)

Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)   
Degree: Master of Arts
Program credit weight: 45

Thesis Courses (24 credits)

Required Courses (9 credits)

Complementary Courses (3 credits)

3 credits chosen from the following, must be either:

or one 3-credit course, at the 500, 600, or 700 level on gender/women's issues, chosen in consultation with the Thesis Supervisor or Graduate Program Director.

Elective Courses (9 credits)

9 credits at the 500- level or higher, chosen in consultation with the Thesis Supervisor or Graduate Program Director. Maximum 3 credits from outside the Department.

It is not required to secure a supervisor prior to applying to the program; however, you will be asked to name up to three (3) potential supervisors as part of your application. Students will be matched up with their supervisor upon acceptance into the program. You may also choose to reach out to your preferred potential supervisor prior to submitting your application to determine if they are a good fit for you, and so that they are aware of your application and intended research.

Click the button below to review the list of potential supervisors. Should you have any questions about supervision, please contact DISE's Graduate Program Director for Thesis Programs.

(Note that individual supervisors may list further details, such as when they are taking new students and application instructions in the Graduate Supervision section at the bottom of their individual profile pages.)

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

1. Possess an undergraduate degree.
2. A minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies. International applicants can look up grade equivalencies on McGill’s Future Graduate Students website.
3. It is recommended that applicants have a minimum of 36 credits of relevant courses in education and /or language studies and/or have at least two years of relevant professional experience in education.
4. Proficiency in English. Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English and who have not obtained an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction, or from a recognized institution in Canada or the US (anglophone or francophone), must submit documented proof of proficiency in oral and written English.

• IELTS with a minimum overall band of 7.0; (with a minimum writing score of 7.0); or
• TOEFL:iBT (Internet-based test) – total score of 92 with a minimum score of 22 each for the Writing and Speaking sections and a minimum of 20 each for the Reading and Listening sections and PBT (paper-based test) – 580

(The Department reserves the right to evaluate the applicant's language proficiency before initial registration and at the time of application.)

All applications are done through McGill's Graduate Applicant Portal. The application steps and instructional video are on the University's Future Graduate Students website. The following documents must be part of your application: (Note that all uploaded documents to the portal must be in PDF format.)

1. A complete application form (accompanied by your application fee payment). You will be asked to name up to three (3) potential supervisors as part of your application. (See the Graduate Supervision section above for more details.)

2. A copy of your unofficial transcripts from all previous university-level studies (undergraduate and graduate). Official transcripts are required to be submitted by those who gain admission to the program. (Instructions on sending official transcripts will be sent upon acceptance.)

3. Letters of Reference: Within the online application, applicants must provide valid institutional e-mail addresses for two (2) references. At least one reference must be from a university-level instructor; the other may be from an administrator in an educationally relevant context. McGill University will contact the referees directly to submit their letters of reference.

4. Research Statement: (1,000 words in APA format). Your Research Statement should address the following prompts:

• What problem or issue do you propose to research during your Master's? Why is that problem or issue important to address?
• How do your research interests build on your previous studies, professional experience, and/or lived experiences? (Please reference any existing publications that has inspired your research interests.)
• How do you think your research ambitions can be supported by your potential supervisor?

5. Research Summary: (200 words) A succinct summary of your research statement. This document will be reviewed by prospective supervisors.

6. English Language Proficiency Test Score (if applicable): Please arrange for test scores (TOEFL, IELTS) to be sent to McGill directly from the testing agency. You must indicate the McGill University institution code: 0935.

• Fall Admission: January 1

Applications are first processed by the department, with recommended applications sent to Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) for further review. Once your application has been fully processed, your application status will be updated in the Graduate Application Portal. It is a good idea to set yourself reminders to check your portal regularly/weekly. Successful candidates will be asked to confirm their acceptance via their Graduate Applicant Portal.