PhD Gender Studies (Humanities)

Sussex has a long-established reputation for research excellence in the broad field of gender studies. From trans-activism to pro-anorexia websites and from LGBTQ family-making to homonationalism – our postgraduate students are engaged in cutting-edge research.

AREAS OF STUDY

On the humanities route in Gender Studies, you have the opportunity to explore cultural, social and political approaches to the field. Our expert faculty offer guidance and supervision for a wide range of research projects, including:

• identities and subcultures
• the cultural politics of representation
• cultural geographies
• digital media
• LGBT and queer studies
• gender and cultural forms.

For a PhD, your research work makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field.