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Sociology PhD

University of Brighton

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Falmer and the University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    DEC

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Doctoral level Sociology in Brighton brings you to an established research environment rich in achievement and ambition with impactful social change at the heart of the knowledge exchange agenda.We welcome proposals across a wide range of sociological research and inter-related social sciences. This includes research into social policy and social work. The wider academic environment means we are also well-placed to develop cross-disciplinary projects that incorporate sociology's perspectives, methodologies and practical application.The University Brighton has an outstanding reputation in applied and high-impact research, with issues affecting social justice and equality deeply embedded in our approach. Our Sociology research experts are engaged with diverse sociological issues such as mobilities, gender, sport and leisure, classed identities, migration, race and ethnicity, housing, identity and belonging, non-human and the anthropocene.Employment opportunities with a Sociology PhD include academic posts as lecturers and postdoctoral research assistants at the University of Brighton and elsewhere, as well as roles in central and local government, non-governmental organisations, social research, teaching, journalism and the media.Contact an expert in this fieldSuccessful applicants have invariably had support with their application from one of our academics. We suggest you approach a suitable academic staff member with relevant research interests before progressing with your application.Details of our PhD in SociologyWe embrace creative and inventive methodologies and methods in the social sciences, as well as both quantitative and qualitative research and co-designed research. We welcome PhD Sociology proposals that extend the discipline and draw on wider academia and practice.This renown for a creative approach to methods matches the university's reputation for applied and impactful research into and benefiting social justice, equality, humanitarian values and under-represented communities. We believe this resonates throughout our academic work and knowledge exchange and welcome PhD proposals that draw on and bolster this reputation.

Tuition fees

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£ 14,950per year

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University information

University of Brighton

University of Brighton

University of Brighton

  • University League Table

    88th

  • Campus address

    Brighton, Mithras House, Lewes Road, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN2 4AT, United Kingdom

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The University of Brighton is based in one of the most diverse and happiest cities in the UK (Time Out).
Students at Brighton have plenty of fun! From trips to the beach, to nights out in town, to exploring the independent shops and cafes.
The university values all achievements and experiences and accepts a range of qualifications when making offers.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    77th out of 101 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    107 51%

    82nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    50.0 50%

    90th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.75 69%

    99th

    50

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