Ann Arbor,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Sociology - Gender and Sexuality in Ann Arbor United States | University of Michigan Ann Arbor
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
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Ann Arbor United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,360
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Nearly fifteen years back, Judith Stacey and Barrie Thorne expressed disappointment over sociology's lack of a feminist revolution. Since then, the field of gender and sexuality studies has grown more established yet paradoxically more complex. Today, every leading sociology department must include gender and sexuality studies in their curriculum. Following this trend, Michigan provides a foundational course on gender and sexuality, along with specialized research seminars and advanced graduate-level courses. (Students also have the option to take a qualifying exam in this field.) More significantly, Michigan's program highlights how feminist and queer theories are reshaping sociologists' approaches to broader disciplinary questions. In essence, Gender and Sexuality Studies functions both as a distinct academic discipline and as a transformative force within sociology itself.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
TOEFL ibt: 84, IELTS: 6.5. toefl Paper 560
Upload one set of official transcripts when you complete the online application. Please check the Rackham Graduate School's website regarding Transcripts for the most up-to-date information on this process.
Academic Statement of Purpose - The Statement of Purpose is the single most important item in your application. The purpose of this essay is to give the faculty a clear idea of a) why you want to pursue a career in sociology, b) what questions or problems interest you, c) how you want to address these questions, d) your subplan interest(s), if applicable (see section below), and e) why you want to pursue your graduate degree at the University of Michigan. This statement should be about 2 pages long.
Personal Statement - Tell us about yourself: How have your background and life experiences, including cultural, geographical, financial, educational or other opportunities or challenges, motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Michigan? For example, if you grew up in a community where educational, cultural, or other opportunities were either especially plentiful or especially lacking, you might discuss the impact this had on your development and interests. This should be a discussion of the journey that has led to your decision to seek a graduate degree. Please do not repeat your Academic Statement of Purpose.
A sample of written work (e.g., a senior thesis or term paper, 10-20 pages, double-spaced) providing evidence of creative and critical thinking, quality of writing, and potential independent research. Upload with your application as additional information.
Three letters of recommendation
Upload one set of official transcripts when you complete the online application. Please check the Rackham Graduate School's website regarding Transcripts for the most up-to-date information on this process.
Academic Statement of Purpose - The Statement of Purpose is the single most important item in your application. The purpose of this essay is to give the faculty a clear idea of a) why you want to pursue a career in sociology, b) what questions or problems interest you, c) how you want to address these questions, d) your subplan interest(s), if applicable (see section below), and e) why you want to pursue your graduate degree at the University of Michigan. This statement should be about 2 pages long.
Personal Statement - Tell us about yourself: How have your background and life experiences, including cultural, geographical, financial, educational or other opportunities or challenges, motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Michigan? For example, if you grew up in a community where educational, cultural, or other opportunities were either especially plentiful or especially lacking, you might discuss the impact this had on your development and interests. This should be a discussion of the journey that has led to your decision to seek a graduate degree. Please do not repeat your Academic Statement of Purpose.
A sample of written work (e.g., a senior thesis or term paper, 10-20 pages, double-spaced) providing evidence of creative and critical thinking, quality of writing, and potential independent research. Upload with your application as additional information.
Three letters of recommendation
Tuition
USD
27,360