64 PhD programmes offered by the university

Film Studies at the University of Sussex offers expert supervision across a wide range of topics in the area of film.

Our research in this Physics PhD programme at the University of Sussex lies at the forefront of fundamental physics

Sociology at the University of Sussex is an exciting place to pursue critical research in sociology, criminology and interdisciplinary fields.

As a student in this Digital Media programme at the University of Sussex you have the opportunity to participate in the Sussex Humanities Lab, which is dedicated to developing and expanding interdisciplinary research at the cutting edge of digital humanities and digital media. 

Join our lively community of doctoral researchers at the University of Sussex and address some of the most important current issues in International Development (Global Studies).

Explore the extragalactic with our world-leading faculty in this Astronomy research programme offered at the University of Sussex.

The Creative and Critical Writing programme offered by University of Sussex develops your creative writing skills while engaging with critical theory. Explore poetry, fiction and hybrid forms.

The Quantum Information Science and Technologies programme offered by University of Sussex develops specialist knowledge in a Government priority subject and prepare for a career in quantum technologies. 

From crowd behaviour to perception and studies of the brain – you’ll work with experts who will guide and support you through your research project. This Psychology programme is offered at the University of Sussex.

The PhD in Childhood and Youth Studies at the University of Sussex gives you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in an area of interdisciplinary interest and to hone advanced research skills.

The University of Sussex is the place to be if you want to do a Gender Studies (Social Sciences) PhD that addresses social, economic, political, professional and policy debates around gender.

For our Musical Composition PhD at the University of Sussex, you’ll research and develop new musical languages. You achieve this through building a portfolio of works accompanied by a reflective critical commentary.

This competitive Sussex Neuroscience Programme at the University of Sussex is for you if you wish to deepen your expertise in neuroscience before choosing your primary research focus, or if you’re coming to neuroscience with a background in the psychological or physical sciences. 

In this Geography programme at the University of Sussex you’ll work with expert faculty who are major contributors to policy debates within the UK Government, the EU and other international organisations.

You’ll work with expert faculty at the cutting-edge of politics, covering Britain, Europe and international issues. This Politics programme is offered at the University of Sussex.

The PhD in Wellbeing at the University of Sussex gives you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in an area of interest and to hone advanced research skills.

Medicine PhD students are awarded a joint degree from the University of Sussex and the University of Brighton. Research at BSMS spans basic science through to clinical projects, medical ethics and social science, offering a wide and exciting range of possibilities for postgraduate students.

You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School for this Management research programme.

On your PhD journey at the University of Sussex, you’ll be guided and supervised by our experts specialising in different fields of Mathematics.

Address the world’s growing diversity, driven by migration and mobility, with this Migration Studies PhD programme offered at the University of Sussex.