Doctor of Philosophy in Multi-disciplinary Gender Studies at University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge Centre for Gender Studies (UCCGS) offers a full-time and part-time PhD programme in Multi-disciplinary Gender Studies. Through lectures, seminars, workshops, public events, and especially working with a Supervisor from any department or faculty at the University of Cambridge, students will develop both general knowledge of the field(s) of gender studies as well as specific knowledge related to their own research project. Students will gain advanced methodological training suitable for conducting their own research from both in-house seminars and workshops, and supporting programmes around Cambridge.

Faculty: School of the Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Centre for Gender Studies  |  Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-7 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

PhD students receive training in a wide variety of academic skills, such as engagement with other scholars in seminars and preparation for academic publishing and the job market. Applicants should note that while 70 is the minimum required both overall and on the dissertation element of the MPhil to proceed to the PhD, applicants with, or on track to receive, 75 or higher will be the most competitive. The thesis must not exceed 80,000 words, including footnotes.

Career pathways

PhD in Multi-disciplinary Gender Studies postgraduates emerge prepared for a wide variety of careers in academia and related fields such as governments, NGOs, media, advocacy, and more.

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