Study the past and present role of women from a historical, societal, cultural, economic and literary perspective. Examine the role of gender in determining the course of individual lives and in structuring societies.

You will explore how class, ethnicity, education and sexual orientation impact the lives of women around the world—and how gender influences all of our lives on a daily basis.

Develop solid writing and analytical skills that can lead to careers in social work, communications, education and successful post-graduate study.

You will apply a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of women’s and gender issues with subjects including anthropology, First Nations studies, history, and environmental studies.

This program emphasizes two core themes:

Appreciation and production of knowledge by, for, and about women
Role of gender in our own society, in other cultures, and in the past
Examine concepts of literary theory, colonialism, masculinity, globalization, feminism, and justice while you learn to think critically about the meaning of gender in society.

Consider four joint majors for greater education depth and diversity:

Joint Major in English/Women’s Studies
Joint Major in First Nations Studies/Women’s Studies
Joint Major in History/Women’s Studies
Joint Major in Political Science/Women’s Studies

Women's Studies is an interdisciplinary field dedicated to studying the historical, cultural, literary, and societal role of women and gender. UNBC's program has strengths in areas such as women's and gender history; gender, literature, and literary theory; gender, colonialism, and postcolonialism; gender and globalization; feminism, justice, and ethics; gender and health; and gender and international studies.

Career Paths
Court services officer
Journalist
Communications manager
Humanitarian/relief agency worker
Counsellor
This degree provides a strong foundation for further studies in disciplines such as education, library science, social work, health science, law or for pursuing your master's or PhD.