Gender & Social Justice

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Instruction language
English
OUAC code
RWS
Degree
Bachelor of Arts, BA
Experiential learning
Practicum or internship option available
Enrollment
200
Grade range
70% minimum
Subjects of Major Interest

A subject of major interest is a specialization within a general degree program.

For example, a university might have a degree called "Arts", but through that program, you could potentially study several subjects of major interest, including History, Drama, Economics, English, French, Sociology, Philosophy, etc.

Usually, you will be asked to choose your "subject of major interest" when you apply.

Subjects of Major Interest for this program include:

  • Critical Race Studies
  • Feminist Studies
  • No Specialization
  • Sexuality Studies
Requirements

Prerequisites

  • Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses
  • Required Courses:
    • ENG4U with a minimum of 60%

See Ontario high school course codes

Admission

Basic Requirements for Admission (Required for All Programs)

You must complete the requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). A minimum average of 70% is required for consideration for admission. A minimum grade of 60% must be obtained in ENG4U. You must present a minimum of six 4U/M courses to be considered for admission.

Note: Some programs may have higher average and supplementary application requirements. Some programs may also require a minimum number of 4U/M courses.

Failed and Repeated Courses

If you repeat a course, the highest of the 2 grades will be used in the admission average calculation, if applicable.

Timing and Process for Admission Decisions

For full-time enrollment beginning in September, Trent University expects to send offers of admission on an ongoing basis starting in January.

You must complete or be registered in six 4U/M courses. Admission decisions will be made using grades from a minimum of 3 final 4U/M courses if you are in a semestered school, or 6 interim 4U/M courses if you are in a non-semestered school.

Grade 11 grades may be used to extend an early offer of admission when sufficient 4U/M grades are not available. All offers of admission are conditional, pending the successful completion of all OSSD requirements and prerequisites with satisfactory academic standing.

Notes

In this program, you will explore a broad range of feminist perspectives on labour, health, history, popular culture, law, the environment, social policy, literature and globalization. You will develop an interdisciplinary understanding of feminist thought and practice, including dynamic intersections with critical race, disability, decolonial and critical sexuality studies. At Trent, you'll learn alongside faculty who are active participants in gender research, education and advocacy – including the Canada Research Chair in Feminist and Gender Studies. You can also put your knowledge to the test outside the university through a community-based feminist research project.

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