Women's Studies

Are you interested in questions of gender and women’s rights? The Simone de Beauvoir Institute offers a variety of exciting courses which explore the historical and contemporary aspects of women’s oppression and resistance.

Specialization in Women's Studies — 60 credits

The Specialization is the best option for students interested in graduate-level women’s studies.

Major in Women's Studies — 42 credits

A Major in Women’s Studies will appeal to students who are passionate about feminism, and who would like to devote themselves to studying its history, theory and political action.

Minor in Women's Studies — 30 credits

Combined with a Major in another field, a Minor in Women’s Studies offers students new and critical ways to think about knowledge. Many students doing a Major in departments such as History, English, Communication Studies, or Studio Arts have elected to do a Minor in Women’s Studies.

See the BA degree description for information on the core and elective requirements. For a complete list of courses: Undergraduate Calendar

Sample courses include:

Introduction to Women’s Studies I & II, Feminisms and Research Methods, Black Women’s Culture, Feminist Thought I & II, First Nations’ Women, Lesbian Issues and Realities, Women and Peace, Health Issues: Feminist Perspectives, Feminist Theory and Popular Culture, Science, Technology and Women’s Lives

Simone de Beauvoir Institute

The Institute, established in 1978, is an integral part of life at Concordia University and the broader Montréal community. The Institute is a college of Concordia University, dedicated to studying the conditions of women's lives. Each year, the Institute offers a variety of exciting courses which explore the historical and contemporary aspects of women's oppression and resistance. The Institute strives to stimulate the investigation, understanding and communication of the historical and contemporary roles of women in society, and to encourage women to develop their full creative potential.

Admission Requirements

Women's Studies (BA - Specialization/Major/Minor) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.

Undergraduate admissions guidelines: For information on international admission, required documents, proof of language proficiency, the university admissions timetable, selection and notification process.