Overview

At the University of Brighton students are welcome to join an environment that takes a critical perspective on sport and leisure and develops a public-facing, interventionist social science on the Sport and Leisure Cultures programme.

Key facts

As a sport and leisure cultures PhD student at Brighton you will benefit from:

a supervisory team comprising 2-3 members of academic staff. Depending on your research specialism you may also have an additional supervisor from another School, another research institution, or an external partner from government or industry.

desk space and access to a computer in a space specifically designed for research students. There are a range of facilities on the Eastbourne campus including various catering options.

access to a range of electronic resources via the University’s Online Library, as well as to the physical book and journal collections housed within the Queenwood Library and other campus libraries.

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Programme Structure

Current specialisms include:

Sport, in/equality and exclusion

Sport, migration and refugees

Sport, leisure and cultural resistance

Everyday leisure: spaces and practices

Outdoor recreation: environmental politics

Sports fandom and protest

Sport, gender and sexuality

Sport, violence and ethics

Sport and development

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Key information

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

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Tourism & Leisure View 54 other PhDs in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Other requirements

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 Fee

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International

15900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15900 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

£2,393- Part-time fees

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

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Living costs for Brighton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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