Program Details

Sexuality Studies School: York University Faculty: Glendon, Arts Degree: Bachelor ; Honours Field of Study: Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other Gay/Lesbian Studies Description: Students in Sexuality Studies at York will delve into one of the most important and fundamental areas of social, cultural and political life. You’ll explore themes such as abortion, birth control, pornography, sex tourism, sex work, sexual health and disease, sexual politics, sexual rights and citizenship and sexual violence. You’ll become part of a large and exciting community of scholars, teachers, writers, artists and activists who are producing new ways of thinking about sex, gender and sexuality. In class, in seminars and in your written work, you’ll discuss and research sexuality within transnational and global contexts, and examine sexuality in relation to ability, age, class, gender, ethnicity, race, religion and other categories of difference, identity and power. Students in Sexuality Studies can choose from more than 50 courses from various academic areas and take discipline-based courses in fields such as anthropology, geography, history, literature, philosophy, political science, and sociology. Explore further with interdisciplinary courses that use diverse theories and methods derived from the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, fine arts and professional studies. Courses, seminars, lectures and special events address lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, intersex, heterosexual and heteronormative topics. Website: Sexuality Studies at York University Course Based? Yes Length: 4 Year(s) Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 74 to 79 Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English (ENG4U) Our minimum admission requirement is the completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Deadlines: Application Deadline Start Date August 15, 2011 September 7, 2011 December 7, 2011 January 3, 2012 * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.