MA Program Application
Application Deadline
For September 2024 admission, the deadline is January 15th, 2024 for early acceptance. Applications submitted later will be considered if spaces remain.
International Applicants
While the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies welcomes international applicants, it is important to note that, currently, international applicants admitted to our Master's graduate program may need to self-fund.
Program Regulations
Intake into the program will be once per annum, in September. Admissions will be recommended by the departmental Graduate Committee. An honours BA in Women's, Gender, Sexuality or Feminist Studies with a minimum average of B+ (78%) for the last two years of study is strongly recommended for admission to the program. Students from other disciplines will be considered if they demonstrate adequate preparation in feminist theory and methodology (at least three full-course equivalents above the first-year level including one seminar at the third-year level or above).
To Apply:
Link to GSWS Graduate Program Application
1. Applications are to be submitted electronically to the School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies at Western (SGPS).
Applicants can contact SGPS for assistance with their application at (519) 850-2341 or e-mail gradapps@uwo.ca.
2. Please ensure that your university transcripts are uploaded and included with your online application. Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by certified English translations.
3. Applicants must provide names and contact information of two academic referees. SGPS will contact the referees directly with directions for submitting references electronically.
4. If English is not the applicant's first language, official TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB scores taken within the past two years are required.
- TOEFL minimum: 630 (paper), 267 (electronic) or 109 (internet)
- IELTS minimum: 8.0
- MELAB minimum: 91 overall, with a minimum of 85 on each of the 3 parts, plus the oral/speaking component
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of their proficiency in English with either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or other test scores for English proficiency. Waivers may be granted if the applicant studied in an English-speaking country for at least two years (as determined by the program). Applicants must have testing service send score electronically to Western.
5. MA applicants who intend to do the Independent Research Project (IRP) must submit a Statement of Interest of 300 - 500 words outlining the research topic they wish to pursue. MA applicants who intend to do the course-based degree must submit a short Statement of Interest of no more than 300 words indicating why they wish to undertake graduate work in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies.
6. Applications are not forwarded to the department until the form is submitted by the applicant and the application fee of CAN $125.00 has been paid.
7. All files will be considered by the Graduate Committee and early offers will be made starting in February 2024. Please contact us if you have any questions about the application process.
School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
Tel: 519-850-2341
gradapps@uwo.ca
Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
Office: Lawson Hall 3260A
Phone: 519.661.2111 x84529
E-mail: gsws-gradqueries@uwo.ca
