Gender Studies (Social Sciences) PhD

Program Overview

The Gender Studies (Social Sciences) PhD program at the University of Sussex offers a comprehensive social science approach to gender studies, empowering students to conduct independent research on gender-related issues. It boasts a diverse faculty with expertise in sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies, among others, and provides flexibility through full-time or part-time study options. The program's research impact is recognized by the university's top ranking in Sociology in the UK.

Program Outline

It provides a platform to delve into a wide range of research projects under the guidance of expert faculty.

• Objectives: The program aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct independent research in the field of Gender Studies.
It encourages students to critically examine the social, economic, political, professional, and policy debates surrounding gender.
• Description: The program emphasizes a social science approach to gender studies, focusing on:
• Social aspects of gender, including work and family life
• The politics of the body
• The construction of gendered discourses, experiences, and identities
• Women's, feminist, and LGBTQ social movements

Other:

• Faculty Expertise: The program boasts a diverse faculty with expertise in various areas related to gender studies, including sociology, anthropology, media and cultural studies, and international development.
• Research Impact: The University of Sussex is ranked 1st in the UK for research impact in Sociology (REF 2021) and 8th in the UK for Sociology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).
• Program Flexibility: Students can choose to pursue their research full-time or part-time, allowing for flexibility based on individual needs and circumstances.
• Program Duration: The program typically lasts up to 4 years full-time or 6 years part-time.
• Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1 month before the start date for UK students and 3 months before the start date for international students.
• Program Location: The program is based at the University of Sussex, located in Brighton, UK.
• Program Start Dates: Students can choose to start their program in September or January.

• Home students:
£4,786 per year for full-time students
• Channel Islands and Isle of Man students:
£4,786 per year for full-time students
• International students:
£21,500 per year for full-time students
• Home PhD student fees are set at the level recommended by United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) annually, rising in line with inflation.