Gender Studies (Social Sciences) PhD
University of Sussex
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University of Sussex

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University of Sussex

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8 Years

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Course info

Explore the social structures and discourses of gender – our expert faculty offer guidance and supervision through a wide range of research projects.You could work on topics such as:social aspects of gender including work and/or family lifethe politics of the bodythe construction of gendered discourses, experiences and identitieswomen’s, feminist and LGBTQ social movements.

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WUSCA ranking:
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39/279
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36th
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43rd
What students say
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Wafaa
29 Oct 25

It's very isolated from everything.. no shops or things related and the ones here are very..Read more

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Rita
27 Oct 25

The diversity of students makes it an amazing place to study. All the opportunities, events and societies. The campus is really offering you everything that you need as a..Read more

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: Youre normally expected to have a masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in gender studies or a related subject area, but you may still be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. In certain circumstances, you may also be considered for the degree if you have other relevant professional qualifications or relevant research experience of equivalent standing.

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£5,005 per year

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£5,005 per year

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£5,005 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£22,575 per year

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£22,575 per year

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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton United Kingdom BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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