PhD in Gender Studies

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Africa:

1%

UK:

67%

Asia:

5%

Others:

5%

Oceania:

2%

Europe:

13%

North America:

7%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

National Endowment for the Humanities

Accenture

Deloitte

KPMG

National Health and Medical Research Council

World Health Organization

Cisco

Oracle

Apple

Tesla

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$29,356 / year

Overall Cost

$44,356 / year

FAQs

• What careers do graduates pursue?
  
  PhD graduates often go into academia, journalism, research, NGOs, policy, advocacy, public sector roles, and more — often combining interdisciplinary expertise.
• How do PhD candidates build a social and academic community?
  
  Community is fostered through: The Gender & Sexuality Research Cluster, with events, reading groups, and peer feedback College-level events and graduate communities Graduate offices and shared social spaces within colleges.
• Are there residency requirements?
  
  PhD students are usually required to live within ~10 miles of the city and attend Cambridge for roughly ¾ of term‑time days. Requests for exemptions may be approved later in the PhD, particularly in final years or for personal reasons.
• Is preliminary enquiry required?
  
  Yes — applicants must submit a preliminary enquiry form to the Centre for Gender Studies before applying formally 
• What is the PhD in Multi‑disciplinary Gender Studies?
  
  A research-focused doctorate offered by the University Centre for Gender Studies, intended to develop advanced knowledge through supervision and coursework in the first year, followed by independent thesis writing. How long does it take? Full‑time: Typically completed within 12 terms (3–4 years) Part‑time: Up to around 7 years.