Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Applications can be submitted year-round, with support from a supervisor.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Dunedin, New Zealand
Disciplines
- Gender & Sexuality Studies
Overview
The staff are enthusiastic! They work interactively, and involve students actively in their own learning. Students are encouraged to think independently and to relate their academic learning to the world they encounter daily.
Gender Studies at University of Otago consistently gains high ratings for student satisfaction with their learning experience.
Career opportunities
Realise your ideas to create value in the real world by working in:
- Policy development and analysis
- Human rights
- Trade union and EEO work
- Education
- Human resources
Programme Structure
Topics covered in the core programme include:
- bodies in popular culture
- cultural construction of sexuality
- consumer culture and work
- family life
- gender in the media
- social justice
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- a Bachelor's degree with first or upper second class Honours (with an average grade in Honours papers at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) or equivalent (including a research component with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or
- a Master's degree (with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) (including an appropriate research component worth at least a quarter of a year's workload (0.25 EFTS), with a grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or
- appropriate research experience; and
- for candidates including a nominated creative component for assessment, demonstrated advanced training or experience in a relevant creative practice.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 33,258 AUD / year (≈ 41,219 NZD / year)
Domestic
Citizens or residents: 6,747 AUD / year (≈ 8,362 NZD / year)
Living costs
Dunedin, New Zealand
807-1,856 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Gender Studies.
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- University of Otago China Scholarship Council Doctoral Scholarship - Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- Dr Sulaiman Daud 125th Jubilee Postgraduate Scholarship - Grant, 33624 NZD, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- University of Otago Special Health Research Scholarship - Grant, 33624 NZD, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- University of Otago Pacific Islands Doctoral Scholarship - Grant, 33624 NZD, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- Diane Campbell-Hunt Memorial Award - Grant, 1000 NZD, Deadline: 30 Jun 2027, Merit-based, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- The U3A Dunedin 150th Postgraduate Award - Grant, 3000 NZD, Deadline: 31 Mar 2027, Merit-based, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- University of Otago City of Literature PhD Scholarship - Grant, 33624 NZD, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship - Grant, 33624 NZD, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships - Grant, 34128 NZD, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026, U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026, ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships - Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026, ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027, Voice Talent Online
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based, IvyPanda
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based, Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based, Anonymous Hope Fund
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based, Leopold Figl Foundation
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified, IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme