Human Rights PhD at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Explore human rights beyond the law. Undertake interdisciplinary research and benefit from global collaboration. Our PhD in Human Rights is radically interdisciplinary, spanning the social sciences and humanities. As a doctoral researcher, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake research in human rights beyond a narrow legal approach. You’ll:

Department: School of Global Studies | Duration: Up to 4 years full time or 8 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: Choose to start in September 2027, January 2028 or April 2028 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification must be in a subject area relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. We also offer a 1+3 route incorporating the MSc in Social Research Methods or further specialist research training modules within Year 1 for those without the required research training. Further information about the 1+3 can be found here English language: IELTS (Academic) High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component). Apply by 1 month before start (UK), 3 months before start (international).

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year (2027/28). for full-time students Source

Intake: Choose to start in September 2027, January 2028 or April 2028

Duration: Up to 4 years full time or 8 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply

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