Overview

The Sociology and Social Policy and Social Work PhD from University of Brighton has an outstanding reputation in applied and high-impact research, with issues affecting social justice and equality deeply embedded in our approach. Sociology research experts are engaged with diverse sociological issues such as mobilities, gender, sport and leisure, classed identities, migration, race and ethnicity, housing, identity and belonging, non-human and the anthropocene.

Recent and current PhD students have been successful in obtaining studentships covering both fees and living costs through the University of Brighton’s involvement in the ESRC South Coast Doctoral Training Programme.

Key facts

This renown for a creative approach to methods matches the university's reputation for applied and impactful research into and benefiting social justice, equality, humanitarian values and under-represented communities.

We believe this resonates throughout our academic work and knowledge exchange and welcome PhD proposals that draw on and bolster this reputation.

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Programme Structure

Staff and PhD student research in and around sociology has resulted in a wealth of funded projects and publications that, for example, investigate:

social and cultural identity including migration, nationhood and decolonial thinking

urban sociology including social housing, mobilites and place-attachment

environmental sociology including environmental justice and human-animal studies

social policy, health policy and social work

technology in society, AI and posthumanities

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

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It is common for PhD students to begin in the October following their application, fitting to normal academic term calendars.

Language

English

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97

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76

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology Social Policy 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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135

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97

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76

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7

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General requirements

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

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

16390 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

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Additional Details

£2,503 - UK Part-time fees

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.

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