PhD Gender and Women's Studies at University of Arizona

Programme overview

An emerging field, gender studies is an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the power dynamics that are associated with gender. Diverse theories of gender, critical race theory, feminism, other social movements, and critical and cultural studies are all foundational concepts. The Ph.D. in Gender & Women's Studies prepares students for careers in academia, advocacy, law, social work and professions in which critical thinking is key.

Faculty: College of Social & Behavioral Sciences | Duration: 6 years / 66 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

9 UNITS of required courses. GWS 539A Feminist Theories I (Semester I) (3 units) GWS 639 History/Social Movements (should be taken at first opportunity) (3 units) GWS 684 Feminist Knowledge and Methods 27 additional units in Major field. These may be classes in and outside of the department. They should be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor.

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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