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.
It is common for PhD students to begin in the October following their application, fitting to normal academic term calendars.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Brighton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Social Work, Sociology, Social Policy
Overview
The Sociology and Social Policy and Social Work PhD from University of Brighton has an outstanding reputation in applied and high-impact research, with issues affecting social justice and equality deeply embedded in our approach. 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.
Recent and current PhD students have been successful in obtaining studentships covering both fees and living costs through the University of Brighton’s involvement in the ESRC South Coast Doctoral Training Programme.
Key facts
- 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.
Programme Structure
Staff and PhD student research in and around sociology has resulted in a wealth of funded projects and publications that, for example, investigate:
- social and cultural identity including migration, nationhood and decolonial thinking
- urban sociology including social housing, mobilites and place-attachment
- environmental sociology including environmental justice and human-animal studies
- social policy, health policy and social work
- technology in society, AI and posthumanities
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
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Applies to non-residents: 32,079 AUD / year (≈ 16,980 GBP / year)
Domestic
Applies to citizens or residents: 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details
£2,503 - UK Part-time fees
Living costs
Brighton, United Kingdom: 1,540-2,613 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Available Scholarships
- Commonwealth International Scholarships (University of Brighton) – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Alumni postgraduate scholarships (University of Brighton) – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime
- Alumni Postgraduate Scholarships (University of Brighton) – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime
- 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
- Scholarships for PhD Students (Junhua Li) – Grant, 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship (Boustany Foundation) – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (IvyPanda) – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship (Voice Talent Online) – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- The PhD Prep Fellowship (Admit Lab) – Grant, 10000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship (Salvado Law) – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids (UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) – Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarship for students with disabilities (Anonymous Hope Fund) – Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria (Leopold Figl Foundation) – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- 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
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