Overview

The Gender Studies PhD program from Queen's University distinctively foregrounds critical race conceptual frameworks at all levels of our undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Students examine gender, our key category of analysis, in terms of its interdependence with race, class, nation, sexuality, disability, age, religion, colonialism and globalization.

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Students conduct research in Canada and internationally and articulate their scholarship with local and global action for social justice.

Students produce scholarship that is directly applicable to work for social change and to a wide variety of academic and nonacademic careers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories in Gender Studies

Methodologies in Gender Studies

Proseminar: Professional Development in Gender Studies

Gender Studies

Applications of Gender Studies

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingston, Canada

Disciplines

Gender & Sexuality Studies View 19 other PhDs in Gender & Sexuality Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Letters of Recommendation: Two current academic references are required. Requests for references are sent to your referees electronically via the online application once you submit your application.

Transcripts: Official, up-to-date transcripts for all current and previous study listed by the applicant in the 'Academic Background' section of their online application are required. Visit the SGS website for more details.

Potential Faculty Supervisor: Review the list of potential faculty supervisors and identify faculty members with whom you would like to work. Applicants may find it helpful to email potential supervisors to inquire as to their availability for supervision.

Statement of Research Interests: A description of the objectives of your research, the context, relevant theories, methodology, and contribution to the advancement of knowledge.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5772 CAD / year

≈ 5772 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

5772 CAD / year

≈ 5772 CAD / year

Living costs

Kingston

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kingston

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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