PhD Gender Studies at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

The Gender Studies PhD is an interdisciplinary research area within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, supported by staff from journalism, media and communication, English, French, Italian, history, education, social policy, criminology and politics. Students produce a thesis making an original contribution to knowledge and contribute to the Strathclyde Feminist Research Network.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Intake: Oct 2026 - Sep 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research may draw on feminist, queer, disability and critical race perspectives, intersecting in/equalities in history, culture and society, and approaches across disciplines. Supervisory expertise includes feminist media, literary and cultural studies, contemporary social movements, feminist histories, gender-based violence, educational inequality, sociology of religion, eco-feminism and reproductive rights.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first-class or upper second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, plus a Masters degree in a relevant area. Application requires a research proposal, degree certificates and transcripts, two academic references and confirmation of funding. International applicants without a degree from a UK university (or one taught mainly in English) need a minimum overall IELTS of 6.5 or equivalent, with no component below 5.5 (test within two years of the start date).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). PhD tuition per academic year; UK (Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland) rate shown as domestic Source

International applicants: GBP 20,950 a year (2026/27). PhD tuition per academic year; UK (Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland) rate shown as domestic Source

Intake: Oct 2026 - Sep 2027

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