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9 Women's Studies PhD Degree Programs
University of Warwick
Women's and Gender Studies PhD
- Coventry, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Women’s and Gender Studies offers an in-depth exploration of issues related to gender, identity, power, and social justice. Students engage with a wide range of topics, including ge...
Emory University
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, PhD
- Atlanta, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies PhD program offers a comprehensive course of study that encourages students to explore issues related to gender and sexuality across different cultures and d...
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University of York
PhD in Women's and Gender Studies
- York, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The program offers a comprehensive pathway for those interested in deepening their understanding of women’s and gender studies through advanced research. Students can pursue an MPhil or a PhD, focusin...
University of Kansas
Doctor of Philosophy in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- Lawrence, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is designed for students who want to explore the complex ways gender and sexuality influence social, cultural, and political life. It offers a b...
University of Maryland
PhD in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WMST)
- Adelphi, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WMST) offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding issues related to gender, sexuality, and the experiences of women across different ...
University of California Santa Cruz
Feminist Studies, Ph.D.
- Santa Cruz, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. program in Feminist Studies is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of gender, sexuality, race, and social justice issues. It emphasizes both theoretical frameworks and pra...
Washington University In St. Louis
PhD in Law and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: JD/MA
- Skinker DeBaliviere, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
This dual degree program combines a Juris Doctor (JD) with a Master’s in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (MA). It prepares students to understand how law intersects with issues related to gender,...
Yale University
Doctor of Philosophy in Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- New Haven, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The program in Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies at the doctoral level aims to explore complex issues related to gender, sexuality, and identity through an interdisciplinary approach. Students enga...
California Institute of Integral Studies
Ph.D. in Philosophy and Religion with a Concentration in Women's Spirituality
- San Francisco, USA
PhD
Full time, Part time
Distance Learning
English
The Ph.D. in Women’s Spirituality is a rigorous transdisciplinary online program building students towards thought-leadership and propelling change. The program explores varied spiritual, ecological, and political perspectives rooted in care for the Earth, each other, and the Sacred. Through your coursework and unique research, you will explore transpersonal and embodied ways of knowing holding womanist, feminist, Indigenous and decolonial lenses. Our graduates pursue a unique interdisciplinary curriculum which prepares them for professional careers in academia and research, teaching and education, coaching and counseling, media, and entrepreneurship. Our innovative and diverse faculty pursue research interests in the three areas of the curriculum: Women and World Religions; Feminist and Ecofeminist Philosophy and Activism; and Women's Mysteries, Sacred Arts, and Healing.
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Studying Women's degree programs at the PhD level offers a chance to deeply explore gender studies, feminist theory, and the socio-political dynamics affecting women's lives. This field empowers you to position women's experiences within broader contexts while contributing to important dialogues in academia and society.
You'll engage in advanced research methods, critically analyze sociocultural texts, and develop competencies in qualitative and quantitative research approaches. Courses might cover topics such as women's history, the intersectionality of gender with race and class, and contemporary feminist activism. As a result, students strengthen their analytical abilities and enhance their capacity to contribute to policy discussions and advocacy.
This intense field of study promotes the development of leadership and communication skills essential for academic and professional success. Focusing on scholarly research, you'll often prepare comprehensive dissertations that contribute original insights to the field, paving the way for careers in academia, public policy, or non-profit organizations dedicated to gender issues. Engaging with this field may lead to enriching contributions that honor diverse women's voices and experiences.