Language
English
English language requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88 OR 4.5
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Gender & Sexuality Studies
Overview
Research alongside academics from across the University, each bringing their specialist expertise to the fields of Sexuality and Gender Studies.
The Sexuality and Gender Studies degree at University of Birmingham draws on academic expertise across the University. It can offer you joint supervision by academics across the humanities and social sciences. Visit the programme website for more information
Careers Support
At Birmingham, they prepare the researchers to make an impact across every sector of society. The PhD graduates are global change-makers: advancing knowledge, shaping policy, leading industries, and educating future generations.
You'll benefit from dedicated careers support tailored to your unique paths. The expert team of Careers Advisers, including a dedicated postgraduate research adviser, offer one-to-one guidance to help researchers navigate career decisions both within and beyond academia.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one to one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters.
They also offer subject specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.
Programme Structure
Research focuses on:
- Gender theory and feminism;
- LGBT and queer studies
- Critical history of medicine
- Sexology
- Psychiatry
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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: 88 OR 4.5
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for a PhD will 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 you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.
- If you are applying for distance learning research programmes, you will also be required to demonstrate that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.
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Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International (non-residents): 44,191 AUD / year (≈ 23,390 GBP / year)
Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details
- UK: £2,619 part-time
- International: £11,695 part-time (distance learning only)
Living costs
Birmingham, United Kingdom: 1,445-2,142 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
