Dr. Khursheed Wadia

Professor

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Biography

Professor Khursheed Wadia has been at the University of Warwick since 2004, serving as a co-director at the Centre for the Study of Women and Gender and as course director for the MA in Gender and International Development. Her research focuses on the intersection of gender, ethnicity, and race politics, particularly in Britain and France, with a notable interest in political participation and policy. Wadia is the co-author of several influential books, including 'Muslim Women and Power: Political and Civic Engagement in West European Societies' and 'Refugee Women in Britain and France'. She has received the Political Studies Association UK WJM Mackenzie Prize for her contributions to political science in 2018. Through various research projects, she has explored themes such as the representation of women from racially minoritized communities in local politics and the inclusivity of forced marriage policies in France. Wadia actively supervises PhD students and teaches sociology courses, with a focus on gender studies and political activism. Her commitment to academic excellence is reflected in her extensive publication record and funded research initiatives.

Research Interests

Courses

SO923 Gender, Imperialism and International Development SO9E5 Feminist Theories and Epistemologies: Debates and Dilemmas SO116 Sociology of Gender

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.