Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- - 3-4 years
- Part-time
- 84 months
- - part-time option only available for UK students
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- It is common for PhD students to begin in the October following their application, fitting to normal academic term calendars.
Language
English
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 97
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Brighton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Midwifery
Overview
The Midwifery programme from University of Brighton has particular strengths in phenomenology and lifeworld research, action research, ethnography and grounded theory and application of new theory relevant to care and well-being.
Key facts:
- Research spans the range of age groups; we are undertaking distinctive research in children, critical care, e-technologies and health, inequalities, as well as growing older and living well in older age, gender and old age, and exploring well-being potential within a wide range of illness and long-term conditions.
- As a PhD student in nursing or midwifery you will be contributing throughout your studies to a research portfolio that has major impact on understanding the experiences of health, illness, the meaning of care and people’s involvement in this and the provision and the systems that support it.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- specific clinical practice in contexts spanning acute, primary and community as well as secondary care
- effects of patterns of care
- a diverse range of health and long term or illness conditions
- the midwife/family relationship
- midwifery practice
- exercise in pregnancy
- the midwifery workforce
- historical perspectives on nursing and midwifery.
- community-based nursing
- mental health nursing
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 97
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- a recognised Masters degree with a significant research component, for example MPhil from another university, or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant
- or substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic references
- or, unless a school exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 32,343 AUD / year (≈ 16,980 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details: £2,619 - UK Part-time fees
Living costs
Brighton, United Kingdom: 1,552-2,634 AUD / month
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Midwifery.
Available Scholarships
- Commonwealth International Scholarships – University of Brighton – Grant, Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified – Merit-based
- Alumni postgraduate scholarships – University of Brighton – Grant, Various benefits – Deadline: Anytime
- Alumni Postgraduate Scholarships – University of Brighton – Grant, Various benefits – Deadline: Anytime – Merit-based
- Vice-Chancellor scholarships – University of Brighton – Grant, 2000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – U.S. government – Grant, Various benefits – Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – ServiceScape – Grant, 1000 USD – Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – ACES Education Fund – Grant, 3500 USD – Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation – Grant, Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified – Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Junhua Li – Grant, 19000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified – Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Boustany Foundation – Grant, Various benefits – Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 – Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – IvyPanda – Grant, 1000 USD – Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 – Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Voice Talent Online – Grant, 1000 USD – Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students – educations.com – Grant, 5000 USD – Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 – Merit-based
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Admit Lab – Grant, 10000 USD – Deadline: 01 Sep 2026 – Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Salvado Law – Grant, 1000 USD – Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 – Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Anonymous Hope Fund – Grant, 3000 USD – Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 – Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) – Grant, 22500 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – IELTS from 6 to 9 – Grant, 1500 USD – Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Grant, 12000 USD – Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
