Overview

About the programme

Migration, Gender and Generation research topics at The Open University UK range from the experiences of transnational families, intergenerational relationships, transmission of cultural resources, to families creating new forms of belonging and citizenship.

Gender and the creation of new gendered identities and practices, as well as creations of families of choice across ethnic, sexual and racialised boundaries are part of these processes.

Programme Structure

Potential research projects:

Migrant Mothers
Transnational Families
Participatory Action Research with Migrants and Asylum seekers
Arts-based and performative methodologies in action research with migrant groups

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00

More details

Application period: January to April

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Ethnic Studies Gender & Sexuality Studies Sociology View 20 other PhDs in Gender & Sexuality Studies in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.

Tuition Fee

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International

11958 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11958 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4712 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Milton Keynes

848 - 1345 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Migration, Gender and Generation.

Available Scholarships

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