PhD in Feminist Studies in Minneapolis United States | University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities | Minneapolis United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 29,580
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The feminist studies PhD program equips students with advanced expertise in feminist theories, interdisciplinary approaches, research methodologies, and teaching practices. With a particular focus on feminist theory and global women's diversity issues, the program fosters interdisciplinary collaboration by connecting doctoral candidates with graduate minors specializing in their respective disciplines. Its curriculum highlights how gender intersects with social factors like class, race, ethnicity, sexuality, and national identity. These intersections are explored across various domains including cultural media, colonial power structures, scientific advancements, philosophical frameworks, professional fields from healthcare to policy-making, and justice movements addressing social, political, and environmental concerns.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program is 3.50.

Preferred but not required: Academic training/undergraduate degree in gender, women, and/or sexuality studies, or related field; Master’s degree in gender, women, and sexuality studies or a related field; Activist or political advocacy in these areas is considered but not required

English Language Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL iBT – Total Score: 79; Writing Subscore: 21; Reading Subscore: 19; IELTS Academic – Total Score: 6.5; Writing Subscore: 6.5; Reading Subscore: 6.5; Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic) – Total Score: 59; Writing Subscore: 59; Reading Subscore: 59; Cambridge Assessment English (CAE) C1 Advanced – Total Score: 180; Writing Subscore: 180; Reading Subscore: 180.

The application deadline is December 1; all applications are evaluated once each year in December.

Tuition USD 29,580

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