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Women and Gender Studies (BA)

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada•THE 2026 #1201-1500

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At Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada, Women and Gender Studies (BA) is offered as a bachelor's degree in Gender & Sexuality Studies programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 36,624 per year (CAD 9,645 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Gender & Sexuality Studies
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 9,645 / year
International tuition: CAD 36,624 / year

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: wlu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This four-year Bachelor of Arts in Women and Gender Studies is delivered in person at Wilfrid Laurier University's Waterloo campus, with September and January intakes. The program examines how gender shapes identity, relationships, and societies, locally and globally, through feminist scholarship and social justice analysis. First-year core courses introduce gender studies and the study of power and everyday life, while upper-year courses cover feminist theory, gender and colonial legacies, transnational sexualities, and representation in popular culture. A co-op stream of three four-month paid work terms is available at a higher admission average, alongside a direct-entry Management Minor, an MBA pathway, and a pathway to a Sussex University MA in International Development. Graduates pursue roles such as children's rights advocate, lawyer or paralegal, policy analyst, social worker, and non-profit organization director.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Average admission range: mid 70s (low 80s for the co-op option). Ontario Grade 12 requirements: English at 60%. International applicants: average admission range mid 70s (low 80s for co-op), Grade 12 English at 60%. OUAC codes: UZ (Honours Arts), UZA (Honours Arts and Co-op), UAI (Honours Arts and MBA), UZB (Honours Arts and MA).

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Wilfrid Laurier University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1911
Students: 23,587
THE rank: #1201-1500
Programs: 143
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Women and Gender Studies (BA) award?

Wilfrid Laurier University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Gender & Sexuality Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does Women and Gender Studies (BA) take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does Women and Gender Studies (BA) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 36,624 per year (CAD 9,645 per year for local students).

Can Women and Gender Studies (BA) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Wilfrid Laurier University.

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