Women's Studies (Cert)

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Women's Studies (Cert) is a certificate in Gender & Sexuality Studies programme taught at Concordia University in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,160 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Gender & Sexuality Studies

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit

International tuition: CAD 1,160 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Certificate in Women's Studies examines the role of women in society, past and present, through the lenses of gender, race, class and sexual orientation, covering women's historical and contemporary experiences, media representations and social justice movements. It is offered by the Simone de Beauvoir Institute, the oldest women's studies program in Canada. The 30-credit certificate is delivered on campus at the Sir George Williams campus and is normally completed in one year of full-time study; the same subject is also available as a 42-credit major, a 30-credit minor or a 60-credit specialization within the BA. Students are admitted for the Fall or Winter term, with application deadlines of March 1 for Fall and November 1 for Winter (February 1 and August 1 respectively for international applicants).

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Minimum cut-off averages: Quebec CEGEP 20, high school C+, International Baccalaureate 26, Baccalaureat francais 11.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Concordia University

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1974

Students: 43,922

QS rank: #497 =

Programs: 250

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Women's Studies (Cert) award?

Concordia University awards a Certificate in the field of Gender & Sexuality Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does Women's Studies (Cert) take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Women's Studies (Cert) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 1,160 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

Can Women's Studies (Cert) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Concordia University.

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