MPhil/PhD in Gender Studies at SOAS University of London

Programme overview

The MPhil/PhD in Gender Studies is a unique programme combining cutting edge theorizing in Gender Studies with the special areas expertise related to Africa, Asia and the Middle East which has been a trademark of SOAS. The Centre for Gender Studies welcomes applications from research students for our MPhil/PhD programme in all areas of Gender Studies.

Department: Department of Gender Studies | Duration: 3 or 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research will be guided throughout by a research committee of three staff members, consisting of one primary supervisor and two supporting supervisors in an advisory capacity. Depending on the nature of the research joint supervision is sometimes recommended, under the direction of two supervisors. In the first year, doctoral candidates prepare for research by following an MPhil training programme convened by the Chair of the Centre for Gender Studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We will consider all applications with a 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as your supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications. Applicants from Ghana: Bachelor degree accepted as equivalent to a UK 2:2: 2:2 (Second Class Lower Division) or GPA 3.25/5.0 or 60%.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,055 a year. Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 23,390 a year. Full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 or 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.soas.ac.uk/how-apply-research-programmes

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