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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
York campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
York campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
York campus
Part Time
SEP-25
6 years
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We provide an interdisciplinary environment for research and supervision in a wide range of Women's Studies issues to both full- and part-time students.
Each year there are approximately 35 students studying for research degrees. Throughout their registration period, students are given specialised research supervision in their main area of study. This is supported by an academic thesis panel, designed to offer additional help and guidance.
If you are interested in applying to undertake research at the centre, please consult the list of staff interests to see whether the appropriate supervision is likely to be available for your proposed research.
Research
The focus of the MPhil and PhD degrees is in research and the writing of a thesis.
Transferable Skills Programme
The University and CWS offer sessions to help professionalise the degree. Many sessions are optional and can be chosen as appropriate, while some CWS sessions are compulsory and designed to help facilitate the supportive research culture among the MPhil/PhD group. The women’s studies programme is responsive to students needs and includes sessions on writing skills, producing an academic CV, conference participation, and teaching and writing for journals.
Research seminars
CWS offers a regular programme of research seminars where academics from other institutions offer papers on their research. These seminars and similar ones offered by sister departments are invaluable for extending students’ knowledge, and frequent attendance is highly recommended.
Office accommodation for research students is in the form of shared offices, with desks, shelving, filing cabinets and access to telephone, computers, printing, photocopying, and mailing facilities.
Typically you’ll need at least the equivalent to a UK upper second-class (2:1) honours degree and, in some cases, a Masters degree. Actual requirements vary by course.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,863 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£24,500 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£24,500 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.