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PhD Technology and Innovation Management Integrated

University of Sussex

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

At SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit, our research focuses on the direction, degree and impact of innovation. We aim to understand the varied pathways through which it may develop and how that can be strategically managed. We work on enhancing innovation in all types of organisations, and across all sectors. This involves developing and delivering tools to improve the management of innovation within organisations and between organisations and their suppliers and customers. You’ll become a skilled research practitioner with a broad set of advanced skills to help you address global challenges. Your training on this integrated PhD will enable you to engage with firms, governments and other organisations and shape socioeconomic policies. This includes areas such as innovation, entrepreneurship, project management, inclusive trade, minimum wage, education and development. What is an integrated PhD? An integrated PhD includes taking Masters-level modules in your first year as preparation for PhD-level research. The taught year will help develop your research skills, ready for your PhD. It covers: quantitative, qualitative and analytical methods empirical design programming. Through the taught modules, you’ll gain a meaningful progression point and all the support you need for your PhD. Once you’ve successfully completed the taught element of the degree, you’re ready to progress to the research phase of your PhD including your research thesis.

Application deadline

10/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 23,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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

    34th out of 124 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    117 55%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    41st

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    72nd

    6

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