Gender Studies (Humanities) PhD
University of Sussex
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Sussex has a long-established reputation for research excellence in the broad field of gender studies. From trans-activism to pro-anorexia websites and from LGBTQ family-making to homonationalism - our postgraduate students are engaged in cutting-edge research.Areas of StudyOn the humanities route in Gender Studies, you can explore cultural, social and political approaches to the field. Our expert faculty offer guidance and supervision for a wide range of research projects, including:identities ...Read more

Sussex has a long-established reputation for research excellence in the broad field of gender studies. From trans-activism to pro-anorexia websites and from LGBTQ family-making to homonationalism - our postgraduate students are engaged in cutting-edge research.

Areas of Study

On the humanities route in Gender Studies, you can explore cultural, social and political approaches to the field. Our expert faculty offer guidance and supervision for a wide range of research projects, including:

  • identities and subcultures
  • the cultural politics of representation
  • cultural geographies
  • digital media
  • LGBT and queer studies
  • gender and cultural forms.

For a PhD, your research work makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field.

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WUSCA ranking:
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72/101
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37th
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47th
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Zohra
13 Dec 24

I love IDS, university library, cafes and the location itself, though, I would be great to see more cafes with nice area within the campus. Student union is great but most of the..Read more

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Sawsun
02 Dec 24

The diversity in the univeristy,the teaching staffs are great and the worse part would be unavailibity of cheap grocery shop within the..Read more

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a master’s degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

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£4,786 per year

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£21,500 per year

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£21,500 per year

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Zohra
13 Dec 24
I love IDS, university library, cafes and the location itself, though, I would be great to see more cafes with nice area within the campus. Student union is great but most of the...
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Sawsun
02 Dec 24
The diversity in the univeristy,the teaching staffs are great and the worse part would be unavailibity of cheap grocery shop within the...
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University of Sussex
Sussex House Brighton Brighton & Hove BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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