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    Master of Arts in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

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    College Park, USMAIn-person
    $56,400.00
    Tuition
    20%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    32
    Credits

    Master of Arts in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at University of Maryland-College Park is a 32-credit, in-person MA program based in College Park, US. Tuition is $56,400.

    About the program

    Non-stand-alone program offered to Ph.D. students after completing 32 credits including required courses in theory, methodologies, pedagogy, colloquium, and research seminar, plus electives. Requires passing a Portfolio Review and oral defense of a research project; offers thesis or non-thesis options.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Nov 18, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students); Review the latest IBT TOEFL and IELTS requirements: Total 96 (Reading 26, Listening 24, Speaking 22, Writing 24) for full enrollment (tests before Jan 20 2026); Overall 7.0 (R/L/W 7.0, S 6.5) for IELTS full enrollment.
    IELTS
    required
    Min See TOEFL entry; IELTS Overall 7 (R/L 7, S 6.5, W 7) for full enrollment.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $17,700.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at University of Maryland-College Park cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at University of Maryland-College Park is $56,400 across 32 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at University of Maryland-College Park online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at University of Maryland-College Park is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at University of Maryland-College Park take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at University of Maryland-College Park is structured around 32 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at University of Maryland-College Park?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    How competitive is Master of Arts in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at University of Maryland-College Park?
    Master of Arts in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at University of Maryland-College Park reports an acceptance rate of approximately 20%.