PhD Gender Studies

University of Strathclyde

The Gender Studies PhD is an interdisciplinary research area within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, supported by staff from a range of subject areas, including journalism, media and communication, English, French, Italian, history, education, social policy, criminology and politics. PhD students in Gender Studies are expected to undertake research that results in a thesis which contributes to the wider literature in the field, thereby making an original contribution to current knowledge. Students are also expected to contribute to the Strathclyde Feminist Research Network, which offers a research seminar series, work-in-progress workshops, reading group and opportunities to share research findings through our blog. A PhD in Gender Studies at Strathclyde may incorporate more than one of the following areas: using theoretical perspectives from feminist, queer, disability and/or critical race perspectives to advance knowledge in associated areas. studying intersecting in/equalities in history, culture and/or society. assessing and evaluating approaches developed in and across different disciplinary traditions