You will use theoretical studies and empirical inquiry methods to examine diversified patterns of gendered social and cultural change and apply interdisciplinary research approaches to understand the complexity of gender issues presently discussed in scholarship. Dissertation research can focus on any geographic or historical context within the expertise of the faculty.
Careers
Accredited in both the US and Austria, the Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Gender Studies offers excellent preparation for the international academic job market; you will also gain a range of transferable skills and knowledge that will increase your employability in the private and public sectors.
Students expand on their oral and written presentation skills, complex problem-solving, project management and cultural awareness, which are valuable in professions that require a nuanced understanding of social and cultural complexity and power relations in such fields as policy and governance, activism and advocacy, or social and cultural research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Academic Writing Seminar for Gender PhD Students (elective course)
- Research
- Consultation with supervisor
- Research and writing
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GRE® — Required
- GMAT — Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- TOEFL® iBT: 100 (or 5 on the new TOEFL iBT 1-6 CEFR-aligned scale)
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
General requirements
Applicants must have:
- Master’s degree or equivalent
- A substantial background in gender studies is required, which must be demonstrated through the application and at the interview stage
- If you hold a five-year master’s level degree, you are not required to have a bachelor’s degree
- Three letters of recommendation from people who are familiar with your academic or professional work
- Research proposal (1,500 words excluding bibliography or notes)
Tuition Fees
- International / Non-residents: 24,135 AUD / year ≈ 15,000 EUR / year
- EU/EEA Nationals: 24,135 AUD / year ≈ 15,000 EUR / year
Additional Details
Doctoral programs (year 1): 15,000 EUR. Doctoral programs after comprehensive examination (years 2, 3, and 4): 5,000 EUR.
Living costs
Vienna, Austria: 1,385–2,142 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
