Women's and Gender Studies

Entry requirements

A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Sociology or a related subject; a strong research proposal.

Please make sure you check the full course details online before you apply.

Months of entry

October

Course content

Extend your understanding of societal and cultural issues on PhD in Women's and Gender Studies. Ranked 9th in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2022), Warwick's Sociology Department offers you a well-established and vigorous PhD programme to extend your research skills and knowledge.

The doctoral programme in Women’s and Gender Studies provides access to a vibrant and welcoming community of international and interdisciplinary researchers and supports you in developing your independent research project.

As well as being part of an active and exciting research culture, you will receive specialist training in undertaking doctoral study at the beginning of your course and dedicated and expert supervision throughout.

Information for international students

You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following:

• Band B
• IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.

Fees and funding

For information on funding please visit our Postgraduate fees and funding page.