Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Gender and Women's Studies in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
|
Lexington United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,548
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Gender and Women's Studies Department at the University of Kentucky explores gender in its broadest sense, examining women's cultures and achievements globally through feminist and womanist lenses. This department works to create and manage interdisciplinary academic programs in Gender and Women's Studies for both undergraduate and graduate students, while encouraging rigorous research, teaching, and community initiatives that consider diverse perspectives on gender, race, class, and sexuality. It also facilitates cross-disciplinary partnerships. Through these efforts, the department strives to advance fairness and academic distinction throughout the university and the wider community.
The doctoral program equips students with (1) core principles, theories, and structures for feminist scholarship, and (2) varied investigative techniques in gender and women's studies. Participants will develop skills to thoughtfully assess feminist theories, methodologies, and viewpoints, examine power dynamics shaped by gender and other social factors like age, class, colonialism, ethnicity, nationality, race, geography, religion, and sexual orientation, and perform and share sophisticated research in gender and women's studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
CV
Personal Statement
A two to three page statement explaining why you wish to pursue a PhD degree in GWS and the general topic areas you intend to study. This statement may highlight your background and interest in interdisciplinary studies, your academic, work and volunteer experiences as related to your interests, and your professional goals.
Writing Sample
'Submit a writing sample of 15 to 40 pages (double-spaced). This writing sample should demonstrate content knowledge and your analytical skills and abilities on a topic related to gender, women's and sexuality studies. Writing samples may be seminar papers, research papers, critical literature reviews, part of a thesis, or other critical writing.
No assistantship application required, however if you wish to be considered for an assistantship please upload a statement of interest.
Three letters of recommendation
The GRE is not required for admission to this program. Official transcripts from all universities attended must be submitted to the Graduate School. We require an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 and, if relevant, a graduate grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale for admission. All applicants whose native language is not English are required to request the testing service to submit GWS either a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. The minimum TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5.
Personal Statement
A two to three page statement explaining why you wish to pursue a PhD degree in GWS and the general topic areas you intend to study. This statement may highlight your background and interest in interdisciplinary studies, your academic, work and volunteer experiences as related to your interests, and your professional goals.
Writing Sample
'Submit a writing sample of 15 to 40 pages (double-spaced). This writing sample should demonstrate content knowledge and your analytical skills and abilities on a topic related to gender, women's and sexuality studies. Writing samples may be seminar papers, research papers, critical literature reviews, part of a thesis, or other critical writing.
No assistantship application required, however if you wish to be considered for an assistantship please upload a statement of interest.
Three letters of recommendation
The GRE is not required for admission to this program. Official transcripts from all universities attended must be submitted to the Graduate School. We require an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 and, if relevant, a graduate grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale for admission. All applicants whose native language is not English are required to request the testing service to submit GWS either a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. The minimum TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5.
Tuition
USD
33,548