PhD in Gender Studies
SOAS University of London
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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SOAS, University of London

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23-SEP-24

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3 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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SOAS, University of London

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23-SEP-24

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The PhD in Gender Studies is a unique programme combining cutting edge theorizing in Gender Studies with the special areas expertise related to Africa, Asia and the Middle East which has been a trademark of SOAS. The Centre for Gender Studies welcomes applications from research students for our MPhil/PhD programme in all areas of Gender Studies. The Centre places its emphasis on the acquisition of critical theoretical skills and in-depth regional knowledge across disciplines with specific ...Read more

The PhD in Gender Studies is a unique programme combining cutting edge theorizing in Gender Studies with the special areas expertise related to Africa, Asia and the Middle East which has been a trademark of SOAS. The Centre for Gender Studies welcomes applications from research students for our MPhil/PhD programme in all areas of Gender Studies. The Centre places its emphasis on the acquisition of critical theoretical skills and in-depth regional knowledge across disciplines with specific reference to Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Members of the Centre and current research students work on an exceptionally wide range of topics, both theoretical and empirical. Supervision for research students can be provided across this wide range. The Centre houses a training programme in Gender Studies for research students the work of which is supported by the organisation of regular Centre seminars.

The CGS especially invites students to apply with interest in researching gender or gender and sexuality, including sub-specialisms in security; law; migration and diasporas; political movements and coalition building; queer theory; transgender studies; critical race theory; transnational feminism; queer/trans of colour critique; decolonial epistemologies. Projects on any area of gender and sexuality and the study of the Asia, Africa and/or the Middle East and/or their diasporas are welcomed.

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Valentina
02 Nov 23

Great level of teaching and very unique curriculum compared to other mainstream higher education institutions. Would benefit from 2 hour lectures rather than 1 to feel like we’re..Read more

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We will consider all applications with 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher.

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Valentina
02 Nov 23
Great level of teaching and very unique curriculum compared to other mainstream higher education institutions. Would benefit from 2 hour lectures rather than 1 to feel like we’re...
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SOAS University of London
SOAS University of London , Camden

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Thornhaugh Street Russell Square Camden WC1H 0XG United Kingdom
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