Length of Program

The Gender and Social Justice Studies Master of Arts Degree is designed to be a 12-month (1 year) program for full-time course-based students and a 24-month (2 year) program for full-time thesis-based students.

The maximum program length is defined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research which stipulates that students must complete all degree requirements within:

• four (4) years of registering in a thesis-based program, OR
• six (6) years of registering in a course-based program

However, the Department of Women's and Gender Studies recognizes that many students are non-traditional and that part-time registration may be the preferred option. Potential applicants, especially non-traditional students interested in part-time registration, are encouraged to contact the Department to discuss their needs.