Gender Studies

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Certificate

Learn about pressing local and global social justice issues. Examine how gender shapes people's lives, experiences, knowledge and possibilities. You’ll explore how gender relates to race, class, sexuality, ability, age and other identity categories.

Careers

• Artist or filmmaker
• Communications officer
• Counsellor
• Cultural programs coordinator
• Diversity officer
• HR coordinator
• International development officer
• Journalist
• Legal professional
• Librarian or archivist
• Outreach worker
• Program or project manager
• Public policy analyst
• Research consultant
• Sexual health, inclusion, anti-racism, sexualized violence educator
• Social media manager
• Student services officer
• Teacher or instructor
• Volunteer coordinator

Admission

Apply to UVic as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.

Select Humanities: Major Undeclared when you submit your application. You can declare this program as your major after one or more years of full-time study.

Alternatively, you can choose another major and add this program as a minor or certificate to broaden your studies.

Ready to apply?

We'll walk you through all of the steps in the process, from submitting your online application to accepting your offer of admission.