Overview

About the programme

The Sussex European Institute is one of the leading centres for research on contemporary European studies.

You’ll benefit from our large network of researchers and practitioners who supervise doctoral research and collaborate with us on various projects in this Contemporary European Studies programme at the University of Sussex.

Programme Structure

Research projects include:

Reaching out to close the border: The Transnationalization of Anti-Immigration Movements in Europe (MAM)
After the EU Referendum: creating a new data set in the Mass Observation Project
Feminist and Queer perspectives on Brexit
Sailing in Unchartered Waters: Responses to Brexit in Germany, France, Poland and Ireland
Politics of Brexit

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-27 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-12-27 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-29 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-29 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-27 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

European Studies View 9 other PhDs in European Studies in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’re normally expected to have a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree.
Your qualification should be in contemporary European studies or a related subject area but you may still be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. In certain circumstances, you may also be considered for the degree if you have other relevant professional qualifications or relevant research experience of equivalent standing.

Tuition Fee

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International

21500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21500 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Brighton

815 - 1383 GBP /month

Living costs

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