QS Rank:

49

London School of Economics

London
,United Kingdom

Program Name
PhD in Gender Studies

Deadline
January 15th, 2025
Overview


Total Tuition Fees
$70,500

Duration
36 Months

Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#244
US World and News Report
#27
The World University Rankings
#49
QS World University Rankings

Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile

Class Size
25

Average Age
28

Average Work Experience
2 Years
Diversity
Asia:
5%North America:
10%Europe:
20%Oceania:
2%Africa:
3%United Kingdom:
60%Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year
Prospective Job Roles
Gender and Diversity Consultant
Gender Studies Teacher
Gender Studies Campaigner
Gender Studies Broadcaster
Gender Studies Policy Advisor
Gender Studies Policymaker
Gender Studies Researcher
Gender Studies Policy Analyst
Gender Studies Consultant
Gender Studies Educator
Gender Studies Therapist
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Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include Gender Studies, English and Women's and Gender Studies.

At least 24 months of full-time professional experience after graduation.

At least 3.5 / 4.0 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 16 years of bachelor degree.
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
7
TOEFL
100
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 95
Transcript
Passport
Resume
IELTS
Class 12 Marksheets
Class 10 Marksheets
Statement of Purpose
Academic LOR
Professional LOR
Application Deadlines
Final Deadline | |
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Winter | Jan 15, 2025 |
Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees
$23,500 / year

Overall Cost
$38,500 / year
FAQs
- After successful upgrade (prerequisites include course attendance, workshop participation, research progress), PhD students must undergo annual reviews. The typical time to completion is three or four years full-time (or up to eight years part-time) with maximum registration limits.
- Funding includes LSE Studentships, ESRC 1+3 or +3 studentships, and other external scholarships. All applicants submitted by deadline are automatically considered. Note: fully funded offers are rare and highly competitive.
- Yes, selected applicants are invited for an interview after departmental review. Admissions decisions are made by a School-level panel after interview.
- Yes, international degrees are accepted. Equivalent performance is assessed based on international GPA scales or grading systems. English proficiency evidence is also reviewed where applicable.
- Candidates typically begin on the MPhil, then upgrade to a full PhD once they meet departmental criteria, usually by the end of the first year. The full programme spans three to four years full‑time, or up to eight years part‑time.
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