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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our outstanding research output – along with our expertise in social, cultural, economic, transnational, environmental and digital history – makes Sussex an excellent choice for pursuing a PhD in History. Our faculty research, teach and write about history in Britain, Europe and across the globe. This means you’ll be supervised by leading practitioners in your field. Areas of study We welcome research proposals in all aspects of:
• early modern and modern European history
• British history since 1500
• American history
• digital history
• global history
• the history of science and the environment
• the history of North Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Spirit of Sussex Award Feel involved in life at the University, make friends and enrich your experience with us – the Spirit of Sussex Award is our way of recognising your extracurricular and voluntary achievements.

Application deadline

10/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 23,500per year

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University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    36th

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom

At Sussex, fresh thinking and international perspectives fuel teaching that matters, helping you thrive in careers anywhere in the world.
A diverse, supportive and inclusive community: at Sussex, you can explore, question and develop as an individual and meet people who will inspire you.
Sussex’s world-leading research underpins your education, meaning that what you learn is at the cutting edge of current knowledge.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    32nd out of 91 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    117 58%

    37th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    43rd

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    53rd

    14

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