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PGCert in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Université du Québec en Outaouais

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

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At Université du Québec en Outaouais in Gatineau, Canada, PGCert in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is offered as a postgraduate certificate in Gender & Sexuality Studies programme. The programme is delivered fully online. Tuition for international students is CAD 825 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate
Field: Gender & Sexuality Studies
Delivery: Online
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 825 / credit

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

Last checked September 2026 · Source: etudier.uqo.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This second-cycle interdisciplinary graduate certificate (12 credits) applies principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to organizational and workplace contexts, addressing systemic discrimination, racism, sexism, ableism, and related inequities affecting marginalized groups. The curriculum is delivered entirely online, with all seminars offered at a distance, and is intended for professionals working toward more equitable and inclusive organizations. The certificate is offered part-time through the Gatineau and Saint-Jerome campuses, with intake in the Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. Admission is open to holders of a bachelor's degree in social sciences, industrial relations, social work, management, or a related discipline, with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale; candidates with an average between 2.8 and 3.2 and at least three years of relevant experience may be admitted conditionally, subject to additional coursework. Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be admitted with a college diploma and at least twelve years of relevant work experience, adjusted for any university credits completed. Applicants must have sufficient reading comprehension of English.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.20 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a bachelor's degree in social sciences, industrial relations, social work, management, or a related discipline, with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale; applicants with an average between 2.8 and 3.2 and at least three years of relevant experience may be admitted conditionally, subject to additional coursework. Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be admitted with a college diploma and at least twelve years of relevant work experience, adjusted for any university credits completed. All applicants must have sufficient reading comprehension of English.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About Université du Québec en Outaouais

“Être plus près, aller plus loin”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1981
Students: 7,100
Programs: 130
Location: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGCert in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion award?

Université du Québec en Outaouais awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Gender & Sexuality Studies on completion of this programme.

How much does PGCert in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 825 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

Can PGCert in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion be studied online?

Yes — the programme is delivered fully online.

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