26 PhD programmes offered by the university

The PhD in Human Rights offered at the University of Sussex is radically interdisciplinary, spanning the social sciences and humanities.

On the Gender Studies (Humanities) programme at the University of Sussex, you have the opportunity to explore cultural, social and political approaches to the field.

The PhD in International Education and Development at the University of Sussex gives you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in the field of development and education and to hone advanced research skills in methodologies appropriate for contexts in low-income countries.

This PhD degree programme in Social Work and Social Care is offered at the University of Sussex and it hosts three research centres.

Work with us to produce internationally excellent research that benefits both policy practitioners and the academic community – and contribute to the political, economic and social wellbeing of Europe. This Contemporary European Studies programme is offered at the University of Sussex.

Join an active academic community with a range of seminar activities and research groups. You’ll have access to training opportunities at the University of Sussex, and in collaboration with the SeNSS South East Network for Social Sciences and other Economics departments in the UK.