WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES Undergraduate Program

Women’s and Gender Studies Undergraduate Program in the Faculty of Arts is an exciting interdisciplinary field of study that also draws upon several traditional disciplines.

It has its own texts, journals and methodology. In many disciplines some of the most innovative, scholarly work in theory and research is being done by Women’s and Gender Studies specialists, and the interdisciplinary nature of Women’s and Gender Studies scholarship is an important feature of its success and promise.

The Women’s and Gender Studies program at UBC strives to offer courses in an open and mutually supportive atmosphere.

Close ties are maintained with Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies Graduate program.

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Did You Know

• Womens and Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary program that tackles a wide range of local/global issues from a number of different perspectives.
  A 2001 Survey of UBC Women’s and Gender Studies majors found that 100% of respondents were satisfied with their program which offers a supportive, interactive and stimulating learning environment.

• Our grads have gone onto law school, graduate school, and positions in the public, non-profit, and commercial sectors. See the alumni profiles for examples.

• Both female and male students have commented that our courses have changed their lives and are amongst the best they have ever taken.

• Our faculty and instructors have received numerous awards for their dedication to teaching, research and service, including 3 Killam teaching prizes, the highest award for teaching excellence at UBC.

• Our students have received awards for scholarship and leadership on campus and there are numerous ways that you can get involved and add to your resume.

• Our program has cross-appointed faculty and instructors from English, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Educational Studies, Community and Regional Planning, Asian Studies, Critical Studies in Sexuality, and the Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies.

• Making links with the community is an important part of the curriculum and is accomplished through guest speakers, research, case studies, volunteering, exchanges, co-op, and a 4th year practicum course.