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Social and Political Thought PhD

University of Sussex

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    13-APR-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Politics is inextricable from human society and our teaching reflects this. Our interdisciplinary approach goes beyond the academic divisions between sociology and social theory, and political theory and political philosophy. Areas of studyYou have the opportunity to work on a wide range of research projects, including:various European traditions of social theory, political sociology, and Marxist and Frankfurt School critical theoryAnglo-American political theory, constructivist theory from Kant to Rawls, and communitarian or neo-Aristotelian theoryfigures of social and political thought, from Aristotle to Habermasissues in postcolonialism, feminism and race critical theory.You can choose to study for a PhD or an MPhil. PhD and MPhil degrees differ in duration and in the extent of your research work.For a PhD, your research work makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field.For an MPhil, your work is an independent piece of research but in less depth than for a PhD. You’ll graduate with the degree title Master of Philosophy. You might be able to change to a PhD while you study for an MPhil.

Application deadline

09/03/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 22,575per 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 of Sussex

  • University League Table

    43rd

  • Campus address

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

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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

    Politics

    40th out of 74 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    130 60%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    54th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    52nd

    4

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