PhD in Gender Studies

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Africa:

1%

Others:

5%

Asia:

2%

North America:

3%

EU:

15%

UK:

70%

Rest of Europe:

5%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

National Geographic Society

Accenture

Deloitte

KPMG

Google

Wellcome Trust

Amazon

Microsoft

Tesla

Amazon Web Services

PWC

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$22,575 / year

Overall Cost

$37,575 / year

FAQs

• Is it required to have an MA in Gender Studies specifically?
  
  A master's in Gender Studies is typical, but applicants with professional experience or qualifications of equivalent standing in related fields may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• What scholarship schemes are available for PhD students in Gender Studies?
  
  Eligible candidates may apply for internal awards such as the Chancellor’s International Research Scholarship and external schemes including CHASE (AHRC), UKRI-associated doctoral training partnerships like SeNSS, and other university doctoral funding panels.
• What materials are required in the application?
  
  Applicants must submit transcripts, CV, research proposal (approx. three to four pages), writing sample (e.g. MA dissertation chapter), personal statement, and references.
• What are the academic entry requirements?
  
  Applicants normally need an upper second-class undergraduate degree (2:1 or equivalent) and a master's degree with Merit (approximately 60% or equivalent) in Gender Studies or a related subject. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
• What are the available PhD pathways in Gender Studies at the University of Sussex?
  
  There are two doctoral pathways: Gender Studies (Humanities) for cultural, literary, media, and arts research; and Gender Studies (Social Sciences) for research into political, social policy, law, and social identity contexts.