Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Social Justice (General)

Gender and Social Justice teaches students about social justice, with particular attention to the role of gender. Students learn to put intersectional feminism into practice in diverse ways as they work to build inclusive, just, sustainable communities, locally and globally.Students, whether they are majors or minors, or taking GSJ courses as electives, will find our courses timely, accessible, relevant, varied and surprising. These courses seek to cultivate awareness of the experiences of people marginalized by such features as gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability, and class. More than this, students will learn to use the theoretical framework of intersectional feminism to critically analyze systems and representations. Explore the ways society is shaped by gender. Be an advocate for equity, justice, and positive change. Learn the important role gender and sex play in all aspects of life. Over the course of your degree, youll develop a deep expertise in issues of gender, diversity, equality, and social justice.Youll be joining a highly-engaged group of students who are active members of their student society, department, and university as well as the student-led Women's Centre, The Glow Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity, and the surrounding community. You'll also have the opportunity to gain work experience through co-op.Program highlights Join a global movement. Waterloo is the only Canadian university invited to join the United Nations HeForShe IMPACT 10x10x10 framework to advance gender equity.Get serious work experience. Youll also have the option to gain real-world job experience, with paid co-op experience available through the Honours Arts and Business program.

Official/Unofficial High School Transcripts Required.
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - 90 Overall (25 writing, 25 speaking)
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall (6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening)

Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including

Any Grade 12 U English (minimum final grade of at least 70%)
Admission average: Low 80s (co-op and regular)