PhD Sociology at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Doctoral level Sociology in Brighton brings you to an established research environment rich in achievement and ambition with impactful social change at the heart of the knowledge exchange agenda. We welcome proposals across a wide range of sociological research and inter-related social sciences. This includes research into social policy and social work.

Faculty: Brighton Doctoral College | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

As a PhD students in sociology you are offered a range of developmental opportunities to help challenge and broaden your academic and professional thinking. There are opportunities to develop skills not only towards your PhD but also to prepare for life beyond it. These might include writing skills and project management, conference presentation preparation, research planning and publication activities as well as grant applications and network-building, digital storytelling or developing a public profile.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD standard full-time annual tuition fee (part-time £2,619 a year); bench fees/consumables may be charged in some subject areas. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,980 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD standard full-time annual tuition fee (international including EU); £15,500 for international students registered in the School of Humanities and Social Science or the School of Business and Law. Source

Apply through the official page: https://evsipr.brighton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?

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