Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026
- Apply anytime.
Most PhD students start in October, so they move forward as one cohort, but you can start at any time of year.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- Gender & Sexuality Studies
Overview
Research opportunities
PhD students in Gender Studies are expected to undertake research that results in a thesis which contributes to the wider literature in the field, thereby making an original contribution to current knowledge.
Students are also expected to contribute to the Strathclyde Feminist Research Network, which offers a research seminar series, work-in-progress workshops, reading group and opportunities to share research findings through our blog.
A PhD in Gender Studies programme at University of Strathclyde may incorporate more than one of the following areas:
- using theoretical perspectives from feminist, queer, disability and/or critical race perspectives to advance knowledge in associated areas
- studying intersecting in/equalities in history, culture and/or society
- assessing and evaluating approaches developed in and across different disciplinary traditions
Programme structure
Areas of expertise:
- feminist media, literary and cultural studies
- contemporary social movements
- feminist histories
- gender-based violence
- educational inequality
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 72
Other requirements
General requirements
During the application you'll be asked for the following:
- your full contact details
- transcripts and certificates of all degrees
- proof of English language proficiency if English isn't your first language
- two references, one of which must be academic
- funding or scholarship information
- research proposal of 250 to 1,000 words in length, detailing the subject area and topic to be investigated
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 39,554 AUD / year (≈ 20,950 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,889 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Glasgow, United Kingdom: 1,171-1,911 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.