PhD Sport and Leisure Cultures at University of Brighton

The University of Brighton took a pioneering role in the development of the sociology of sport and, together with recreation and leisure studies, it has been a key discipline at the university for many decades. Research of international standing and impact has characterised the department throughout this time.

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

What you will study

Research in sport and leisure cultures at the University of Brighton has a common aim to address key social, political, environmental and physical issues, and deliver research with local, regional and international benefits. Much of our work has real-world application and staff are well-connected to a variety of sporting, development, social justice and human rights organisations. We have our own Sport for Development and Peace NGO, Football4Peace International, and are home to the Love Fighting, Hate Violence anti-violence initiative.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates continue in academia, becoming lecturers or post-doctoral researchers, others have gone into management and consultancy roles or journalism.

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