Sexuality and Gender Studies PhD / MA by Research 36 months PHD Programme By University of Birmingham |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Ethnicity, Gender and Diversity

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Explore sexuality and gender beyond disciplinary boundaries. Research alongside academics from across the University, each bringing their specialist expertise to the fields of Sexuality and Gender Studies.


Research the areas of Sexuality and Gender Studies that most interest you. With expert supervision from an interdisciplinary community of academic researchers, you'll develop skills in critical thinking, communication and research to enhance your future. 


Course highlights

Our interdisciplinary Sexuality and Gender research network draws on academic expertise across the University. We welcome research proposals beyond disciplinary boundaries and can offer you joint supervision by academics across the humanities and social sciences.


Our research covers many areas of Sexuality and Gender Studies, such as feminist theory, masculinity studies, queer theory, postcolonial theory, transgender studies, ethnography, sexology, and criminology. 


  • Study on campus or by distance learning from anywhere in the world. 
  • Become part of a vibrant postgraduate research community. Attend bespoke research training sessions and join postgraduate seminar sessions where researchers connect and work on their PhDs.
  • Join academic staff and postgraduate students engaging in the cutting edge of research in gender theory, feminism, LGBT and queer studies.
  • Top 100 for Arts and Humanities in the world (QS 2026).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Ethnicity, Gender and Diversity

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Explore sexuality and gender beyond disciplinary boundaries. Research alongside academics from across the University, each bringing their specialist expertise to the fields of Sexuality and Gender Studies.


Research the areas of Sexuality and Gender Studies that most interest you. With expert supervision from an interdisciplinary community of academic researchers, you'll develop skills in critical thinking, communication and research to enhance your future. 


Course highlights

Our interdisciplinary Sexuality and Gender research network draws on academic expertise across the University. We welcome research proposals beyond disciplinary boundaries and can offer you joint supervision by academics across the humanities and social sciences.


Our research covers many areas of Sexuality and Gender Studies, such as feminist theory, masculinity studies, queer theory, postcolonial theory, transgender studies, ethnography, sexology, and criminology. 


  • Study on campus or by distance learning from anywhere in the world. 
  • Become part of a vibrant postgraduate research community. Attend bespoke research training sessions and join postgraduate seminar sessions where researchers connect and work on their PhDs.
  • Join academic staff and postgraduate students engaging in the cutting edge of research in gender theory, feminism, LGBT and queer studies.
  • Top 100 for Arts and Humanities in the world (QS 2026).

Admission Requirements

6.5+
88+
67+
176+
For MRes and MA by Research programmes, we usually require a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK, usually in a relevant area.

If you’re applying for a PhD, you’ll also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area.

Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.

If you’re applying for distance learning research programmes, you’ll also need to show that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.

You'll normally need to submit a research proposal. The word count is typically 1,000-1,500 words for Arts programmes and around 2,500 words for Law programmes. See the Application Process section for more information.  

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,238 GBP
International
23,390 GBP

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