The PhD in Gender, Feminist & Women's Studies at York University examines women and gender in intersection with sexuality, race, ethnicity, class, ability and age, drawing on the humanities, social sciences, environmental studies, fine arts, education and law. The degree combines comprehensive examinations with a dissertation based on original research supervised within the interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Gender, Feminist and Women's Studies. Applicants submit a resume or CV, a statement of intent of up to 1,000 words, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. The program is administered through the interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Gender, Feminist and Women's Studies and admits students for fall entry on a full-time basis, preparing graduates for research, teaching and advocacy careers related to gender and feminist studies.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a minimum grade average of B+. Required materials include a resume or CV, a statement of intent of up to 1,000 words, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Minimum English proficiency: TOEFL iBT 100 (5 on the 1-6 scale for tests taken from January 2026), IELTS Academic 7.5, Duolingo English Test 140, PTE Academic 76, and CAEL overall score 70 with no component below 60.
