Dr. Gillian Creese

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Biography

Gillian Creese is a Professor Emerita in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia. She completed her Ph.D. at Carleton University in 1986. Her research interests focus on Canadian society, feminist research methods, gender and society, and the experiences of immigrants and racialization. She is particularly concerned with social inequalities and the intersectionality of gender, sexuality, and class, alongside the dynamics of immigration and settlement processes in Canada. Currently, she is working under the SSHRC Insight Grant on a project that examines the school experiences of African youth from refugee backgrounds and their pathways to postsecondary education across various provinces in Canada. Creese has authored and edited several important texts in her field, including books on the African diaspora in Vancouver and feminist community research methodologies, as well as numerous articles in reputable journals. Her scholarly contributions emphasize the complexities of racialization and gender identity within immigrant communities, making significant strides in qualitative research concerning social justice and equity.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
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  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.