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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Gender Studies (Social Sciences)

University of Sussex
Brighton, England
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4 yearsDuration
£23,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Sussex, the PhD Gender Studies (Social Sciences) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. 1st in the UK for our research impact in Sociology in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) 8th in the UK for Sociology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023) 9th in the UK for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024) Explore the social structures and discourses of gender – our expert faculty offer guidance and supervision through a wide range of research projects. You could work on topics such as: - social aspects of gender including work and/or family life - the politics of the body - the construction of gendered disco... International tuition fees are £23,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,238 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Feminist Theory and Epistemology
Gender
Work and Economic Life
Critical Discourse Analysis
Politics of the Body and Embodiment
LGBTQ Social Movements and Activism
Qualitative Research Methods for Social Sciences
Advanced Gender Studies Seminar
Doctoral Research Project and Thesis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£94,000

Home Student Fee

£5,238

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sussex

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£34,500
3 years£19,500£25,500£31,000
5 years£25,000£33,000£42,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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