Overview
About the programme
The University of Brighton has made significant contributions to the academic landscape in cultural and global studies, based particularly on our inter-disciplinary flexibility, our innovations in applied and co-productive research methods, and the supportive academic communities and networks we have developed over many years.
Added to the Cultural Studies and Global Studies themes in our Centres of Research and Enterprise Excellence are the interests of Research and Enterprise Groups that cover disciplines across, for example, arts practices, education, performance, film and screen, digital humanities, heritage studies, urban environments, health, tourism, human geography, sports culture and gender studies.
Programme Structure
Major strengths are represented through our Centres of Research and Enterprise Excellence (COREs):- Centre for Applied Philosophy, Politics and Ethics
- Centre for Design History
- Centre for Memory, Narrative and Histories
- Centre for Spatial, Environmental and Cultural Politics
- Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Rolling intake: students can apply at any time throughout the year, starting one month (UK) or three months (international) after an offer is made.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies View 90 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
The entry requirements for the PhD are:
- a recognised Masters degree with a significant research component, for example MPhil from another university, or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant
- or substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic references
- or, unless a school exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant
Tuition Fee
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International
15300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15300 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Brighton
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
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Available Scholarships
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