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    Bachelor of Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies at The University of Iowa

    The University of Iowa
    The University of Iowa
    United States of America
    United States of America, Iowa City
    University Rank:#530
    Bachelor of Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies at The University of Iowa

    The Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies at The University of Iowa is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Iowa City , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on May 15, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies

    Gender, women's, and sexuality studies is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the perspectives of gender and sexuality along with class, ethnicity, nationality, and race. It examines ideas about women and men that often are taken for granted and encourages critical thinking across many disciplines, particularly in the humanities and social sciences.

    Iowa's program also analyzes how gender and sexuality shape people's daily lives, and it probes the relationship between biological sex differences and the social and cultural roles of women and men.

    Students interested in this major need to meet the requirements for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

    Disciplines

    College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies at The University of Iowa

    Entry Requirements

    Name of final diploma/certificate:
    Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate)

    Minimum average overall grade requirement on core academic subjects such as mathematics, science, language, and social science courses (grade is comparable to U.S. grade of a B or 3.0 GPA):
    70/100%

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies

    Careers and Outcomes

    Iowa graduates have a 95 percent job/grad school placement rate within six months of graduation. Our  Pomerantz Career Center offers multiple resources to help students find internships and jobs. 

    GWSS majors work in research, advocacy, policy and programming, government and nonprofit agencies, human resources, fund raising, counseling, education, publishing, international development, or activist work. With a GWSS major, you also will be well prepared for graduate or professional study. 

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies at The University of Iowa

    Application Fee 80

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies at The University of Iowa

    1. Submit your application.

      You can apply through the University of Iowa application or the Common Application (fall session only). We make admission decisions on a rolling basis beginning October 1 (International Application deadlines vary depending on your area of study).

    2. Pay the application fee.

      The $80 application fee is non-refundable. No application fee waivers are available unless you will be graduating from a high school inside the U.S.

    3. Upload your academic records.

      Within your Admissions Profile in MyUI, upload copies of all required official transcripts from every secondary school (high school), college, university, technical/vocational institute, or professional institution you have attended.

      Examine the Country Specific Admissions Requirement List to learn more about the required credentials and minimum academic standards needed for Admissions. Iowa offers college credit for a variety of exams.

    4. Meet our English Proficiency Requirement.

      See details of our English Proficiency Requirements. If applicable, have the testing agency send us your TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score.

    5. Have your ACT or SAT scores sent by the testing agency.

      Our institution code is 1356 for the ACT; 6681 for the SAT.

      ACT or SAT is required if:​
      • You plan to use ACT/SAT to meet the English Proficiency Requirement
      • You plan to apply for scholarships (some awards require an ACT or SAT score)
         
    Bachelor of Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies at The University of Iowa
    The University of Iowa
    The University of Iowa
    United States of America

    United States of America, Iowa City

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