PhD in Sociology - Gender, Sexuality and Inequalities
University of York
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University of York - Heslington Campus

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University of York - Heslington Campus

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We have a distinguished history of groundbreaking international and interdisciplinary research on gender, sexuality and inequality. Our research expertise examines gender and sexuality in the context of law, health and medicine, migration, family studies and food. We continue to reshape the field through empirically robust and theoretically driven research. Our work engages with the sociological imagination in topics that include class, age, ethnicity, embodiment and everyday life practices ...Read more

We have a distinguished history of groundbreaking international and interdisciplinary research on gender, sexuality and inequality. Our research expertise examines gender and sexuality in the context of law, health and medicine, migration, family studies and food. We continue to reshape the field through empirically robust and theoretically driven research. Our work engages with the sociological imagination in topics that include class, age, ethnicity, embodiment and everyday life practices across a range of international contexts.

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Ardra
11 Dec 23

The faculty and the student community in particular and in general the students friendly atmosphere in the university are the major plus points. The we'll organised work culture..Read more

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Evelyn
13 Nov 23

The university is great regarding student support. Many opportunities to help settling in have been offered. As well, the donations scheme organized by the colleges is great. The..Read more

Entry requirements

Normally, you will have a good undergraduate degree in a social science discipline, or in a discipline related to the research area in which you intend to work.IELTS 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each componentTOEFL 87, minimum of 21 in each component

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£24,500 per year

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£24,500 per year

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Ardra
11 Dec 23
The faculty and the student community in particular and in general the students friendly atmosphere in the university are the major plus points. The we'll organised work culture...
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Evelyn
13 Nov 23
The university is great regarding student support. Many opportunities to help settling in have been offered. As well, the donations scheme organized by the colleges is great. The...
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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.1 miles away

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