PhD Gender and Sexuality
Course overview
The PhD Gender and Sexuality at Birkbeck University, London, is a doctoral degree that focuses on original research and a dissertation of 60,000 to 100,000 words. The programme encourages critical thinking and oratory skills, drawing on fields such as sociology, cultural studies, and history, and also covers topics including queer and feminist theory.
In this programme, students are supervised by academics who help them develop their research projects to meet the industry demands. They can also join the community of researchers at the Birkbeck Institute for Gender and Sexuality Studies (BiGS). Additionally, the topics they will learn include Masculinities, Gender and Generation, and Ethnicity.
Learning in this PhD Gender and Sexuality in Birkbeck University, London is through lectures, tutorials, conferences, supervision, and workshops. Assessment methods include viva voce examination and a dissertation.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants require a first degree or a Master’s qualification in a relevant subject area.
English Proficiency:
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International students require an IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no component score below 6.0. Other accepted English tests include PTE Academic and Cambridge English.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the PhD Gender and Sexuality from Birkbeck University, London can work in roles such as:
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Human Rights Advocate
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Gender Consultant
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Non-profit Programme Director
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Social Worker
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Victim’s Advocate
Cost of study
International students interested in the PhD Gender and Sexuality at Birkbeck University, London, should refer back to this page or the university’s portal, as the fee is to be confirmed.
Admission
Candidates should apply directly through the university’s portal or contact AHZ counsellors for personalised guidance on the process before the application window closes.
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