Study International Education and Development PhD at University of Sussex in the UK, School of Law, Politics and Sociology
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International Education and Development PhD

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What will I learn?

The PhD in International Education and Development gives you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in the field of development and education, and to hone advanced research skills in methodologies appropriate for contexts in low-income countries. Our doctoral researchers come from all over the world and this PhD will help advance your professional career. Areas of study Doctoral researchers will become members of the Centre for International Education (CIE), a global leader in this field, and will be based in the Department of Education, located in the School of Education and Social Work. Your supervisors are generally members of CIE and are global in outlook. They all share an understanding that education lies at the heart of development and poverty reduction. Their research interests include conflict and peace-building, refugee education, gender justice, critical pedagogies, inclusion, governance and global education policy. You will have opportunities to engage with other research centres in the School and across the University and to work in international and interdisciplinary ways.

Which department am I in?

School of Law, Politics and Sociology

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£23,500.00 (US$ 30,349) per year
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - £10 to £15 per week

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

12/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House, Falmer,

Brighton,

East Sussex,

BN1 9RH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
Information not available

Please check with institution

Application deadline

12/10/2026

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House, Falmer,

Brighton,

East Sussex,

BN1 9RH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Degree requirements: Youre normally expected to have a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: Your Masters-level qualification must be in a related subject area, or you must show evidence of your research experience gained in the UK or overseas education system. In exceptional circumstances, you may also be considered for this course if you dont have the academic qualifications required but can show evidence of relevant professional experience.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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For over 60 years Sussex’s teaching, research and culture have stimulated and challenged, driving positive change at home and around the world.

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