MPhil/PhD in Gender Studies
The reputation of LSE enabled me to gain access to individuals and organisations for my research that would otherwise have been closed to me.
Tamara Herath, PhD Gender
Programmes
Frequently Asked Questions
Read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on applying for a PhD in the department.
Funding
Each year LSE offers scholarships to its graduate students.
All applicants received by the deadline will be considered for an LSE PhD Studentship and, if eligible, Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funding. There is no separate application for funding. Funding is allocated by nomination, and you will automatically be considered for the award you are eligible for, alongside all applications received by the funding deadline.
In addition to needs-based awards, LSE also offers scholarships for students from specific regions of the world. There may be other funding opportunities available through other organisations or governments and we recommend you investigate these options as well.
Contact Us
The Department of Gender Studies was established in 1993 as a multi-disciplinary research centre. The department serves as a focus for gender research across LSE, and works to promote a close relationship between policy makers and the academy. The department provides a vibrant research culture with visiting scholars, public lectures and conferences, and a regular programme of research seminars. Our thriving research community very much includes our doctoral students.
Our research clusters are:
- Cultural production, practices and representation
- Care, labour and political economy
- Social movements, rights and justice
- Security, conflict and peace
- Theory, methodology and ethics
For more information about faculty research, please see our dedicated .
LSE PhD Academy is a dedicated space and services hub for doctoral candidates studying at LSE. Visit the PhD Academy webpages.
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Whatever your query, big or small, there are a range of people you can speak to who will be happy to help.
Department librarians – they will be able to help you navigate the library and maximise its resources during your studies.
Accommodation service – they can offer advice on living in halls and offer guidance on private accommodation related queries.
Class teachers and seminar leaders – they will be able to assist with queries relating to specific courses.
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LSE Faith Centre – this is home to LSE's diverse religious activities and transformational interfaith leadership programmes, as well as a space for worship, prayer and quiet reflection. It includes Islamic prayer rooms and a main space for worship. It is also a space for wellbeing classes on campus and is open to all students and staff from all faiths and none.
Language Centre – the Centre specialises in offering language courses targeted to the needs of students and practitioners in the social sciences. We offer pre-course English for Academic Purposes programmes; English language support during your studies; modern language courses in nine languages; proofreading, translation and document authentication; and language learning community activities.
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LSE Library – founded in 1896, the British Library of Political and Economic Science is the major international library of the social sciences. It stays open late, has lots of excellent resources and is a great place to study. As an LSE student, you’ll have access to a number of other academic libraries in Greater London and nationwide.
LSE LIFE – this is where you should go to develop skills you’ll use as a student and beyond. The centre runs talks and workshops on skills you’ll find useful in the classroom; offers one-to-one sessions with study advisers who can help you with reading, making notes, writing, research and exam revision; and provides drop-in sessions for academic and personal support. (See ‘Teaching and assessment’).
LSE Students’ Union (LSESU) – they offer academic, personal and financial advice and funding.
PhD Academy – this is available for PhD students, wherever they are, to take part in interdisciplinary events and other professional development activities and access all the services related to their registration.
Sardinia House Dental Practice – this offers discounted private dental services to LSE students.
St Philips Medical Centre – based in Pethwick-Lawrence House, the Centre provides NHS Primary Care services to registered patients.
Student Services Centre – our staff here can answer general queries and can point you in the direction of other LSE services.