Overview

About the programme

You’ll work with faculty who are global in their outlook and experts in their fields. Our doctoral researchers at the University of Sussex come from all over the world. For many, the PhD is an important step in advancing a professional career.

We host one research centre, the Centre for Innovation and Research in Wellbeing (CIRW) (hosted by the Department of Social Work and Social Care and School of Education and Social Work). Doctoral researchers become members of this and more centres, depending on their area of interest, with supervisors generally coming from CIRW.

Programme Structure

Key research themes:

Ageing and Wellbeing
Children and Wellbeing
Migration and Wellbeing
Cultural and Collective Sources of Wellbeing
Spirituality, Place and Wellbeing
Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing
Death and Dying

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-06-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology View 117 other PhDs in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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95

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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 Masters-level qualification must be in a related subject area or you must show evidence of your research experience gained in the UK or overseas education system.
In exceptional circumstances, you may also be considered for this course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required but can show evidence of relevant professional experience.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23500 GBP / year

≈ 23500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 GBP / month

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 Wellbeing.

Available Scholarships

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