Study Sexuality and Gender Studies PhD at University of Birmingham in the UK, School of Medicine
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Sexuality and Gender Studies PhD

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What will I learn?

Course overview In this course you explore sexuality and gender beyond disciplinary boundaries. Research alongside academics from across the University, each bringing their specialist expertise to the fields of Sexuality and Gender Studies. Research the areas of Sexuality and Gender Studies that most interest you. With expert supervision from an interdisciplinary community of academic researchers, you'll develop skills in critical thinking, communication and research to enhance your future. Course highlights Our interdisciplinary Sexuality and Gender research network draws on academic expertise across the University. We welcome research proposals beyond disciplinary boundaries and can offer you joint supervision by academics across the humanities and social sciences. Our research covers many areas of Sexuality and Gender Studies, such as feminist theory, masculinity studies, queer theory, postcolonial theory, transgender studies, ethnography, sexology, and criminology.

Which department am I in?

School of Medicine

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£23,390.00 (US$ 30,207) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Online

Edgbaston, Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£23,390.00 (US$ 30,207) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Youll need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area. Your academic and professional qualifications, as well as any relevant professional experience, will normally be taken into account and may form an integral part of the entrance requirements. If you are applying for a distance learning research programme, youll also need to show that you have the time, commitment, facilities, and experience to study by distance learning. You will normally be required to submit a research proposal, typically 1,000–1,500 words for Arts programmes and around 2,500 words for Law programmes.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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