PhD/MPhil Research Degrees/in Gender Studies
Course Overview
The MPhil/PhD in Gender Studies at SOAS offers a unique research programme that fuses advanced gender theory with specialized expertise on Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. This interdisciplinary degree is designed for students seeking to conduct critical, regionally-grounded research that challenges conventional perspectives. The programme provides dedicated supervision and a vibrant intellectual community to support innovative doctoral work.
Key Program Highlights
- Focus on the critical study of gender and sexuality with specific reference to Asia, Africa, and the Middle East
- Dedicated training programme and regular seminars to support research students
- Expert supervision across a wide range of theoretical and empirical topics
- Emphasis on decolonial, queer, and transnational feminist approaches and critical race theory
- Welcomes research on themes including security, law, migration, political movements, and diaspora studies
Course Overview
The MPhil/PhD in Gender Studies at SOAS offers a unique research programme that fuses advanced gender theory with specialized expertise on Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. This interdisciplinary degree is designed for students seeking to conduct critical, regionally-grounded research that challenges conventional perspectives. The programme provides dedicated supervision and a vibrant intellectual community to support innovative doctoral work.
Key Program Highlights
- Focus on the critical study of gender and sexuality with specific reference to Asia, Africa, and the Middle East
- Dedicated training programme and regular seminars to support research students
- Expert supervision across a wide range of theoretical and empirical topics
- Emphasis on decolonial, queer, and transnational feminist approaches and critical race theory
- Welcomes research on themes including security, law, migration, political movements, and diaspora studies
