Cross-Disciplinary Certificate in Sexuality Studies The Sexuality Studies certificate offers interdisciplinary training in sexuality studies to York students, professionals, activists and community leaders. Everyone, regardless of educational background and training is eligible to apply to the program. The certificate provides those who are interested in doing (or who currently do) sexuality studies work, activism and/or […]
Cross-Disciplinary Certificate in Gender and Women’s Studies Designed for students with no previous exposure to gender and women’s studies, this certificate offers a survey into issues and themes in the field. The program invites you to explore the lives and experiences of women, historically and cross-culturally, and to critically examine the social, political and economic […]
Browse through the database below to explore courses that will fulfill certain degree requirements in the Gender & Women’s Studies program. When registering for classes on the Course Timetable website, be sure to carefully read through the “Notes/Additional Fees” section of each course you select. Quick Links Search our Courses
Beyond choosing to study Sexuality Studies, you’ve got the option to customize how you study. You can choose the length and depth of specialization within your degree — whether it’s a three-year bachelor’s or more intensive four-year honours bachelor’s program. If you’re weighing two subjects of interest but can’t make a decision, you’re able to […]
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Are you fascinated by how sexuality is interpreted, exhibited and examined by different cultures and communities? Our unique interdisciplinary Sexuality Studies Program will provide you with an exciting and comprehensive understanding of sex and sexuality from intersectional, transnational, global decolonial and historical perspectives. Gain important insights on sexuality from numerous disciplines […]
Beyond choosing to study Gender & Women’s Studies, you’ve got the option to customize how you study. You can choose the length and depth of specialization within your degree — whether it’s a three-year bachelor’s or more intensive four-year honours bachelor’s program. If you’re weighing two subjects of interest but can’t make a decision, you’re […]
Bachelor of Arts (BA) What do Beyoncé, Lizzo, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and Madonna have to offer feminism and gender studies? And what about Tynomi Banks, Backxwash, Peaches and Laverne Cox? Our Gender and Women’s Studies Program shows you how to critically analyze and identify intersections of gender, race, class, age, ability and sexuality as […]
The School of Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies at York University offers academic bridging courses for women who want to upgrade their writing and speaking skills and explore the possibility of university study. Bridging courses, for many participants, make the seemingly impossible, possible. Individuals who would not otherwise consider, or who may not have had […]
Our Program started in 1992 and was the first in Canada to offer a graduate degree in Women’s Studies. Today we are one of the largest programs in women’s and gender studies and feminist research in Canada and in the world. We now offer an MA and a Ph.D. in Gender, Feminist and Women’s Studies […]
Our bespoke certificate options let you acquire theoretical and practical training in gender, sexuality and women’s studies. They can be pursued as a standalone or together with any other degree program at York. Browse our options and find the right fit for your academic interests and career goals. Quick Links Apply to a Certificate Program […]