Gender Studies (Humanities)

Sussex has a long-established reputation for research excellence in the broad field of gender studies. From trans-activism to pro-anorexia websites and from LGBTQ family-making to homonationalism – our postgraduate students are engaged in cutting-edge research.

On the humanities route in Gender Studies, you have the opportunity to explore cultural, social and political approaches to the field. Our expert faculty offer guidance and supervision for a wide range of research projects, including:

• identities and subcultures
• the cultural politics of representation
• cultural geographies
• digital media technologies
• drama and performance.

• A PhD typically takes four years full time and six years part time. You will undertake a piece of research that makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field.

Our faculty have been instrumental in shaping and developing the field of Gender Studies research. Collectively, we offer supervision across a wide range of themes, using a variety of approaches and methodologies. Listed below are just some of our current research interests.

• GENDER ACTIVISM, GENDER POLITICS
• GENDER AND CULTURE
• GENDER, SOCIETY AND THE STATE
• INTERNATIONAL/GLOBAL FEMINISMS
• LGBT AND QUEER STUDIES

Requirements

• A Masters degree in a subject relevant to your research. Applicants should submit an outline research proposal (three to four pages) indicating their topic, a brief literature review, methodology, timeline and a short bibliography of relevant source
• IELTS 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each section.
• Reference
• Transcript
• A personal statement
• The application fee is £13 if you’re applying to just one course

Scholarships

• Chancellor's International Research Scholarship
• CHASE AHRC studentship scheme