Study Sociology PhD at University of Brighton in the UK, University of Brighton

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

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. 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.

Which department am I in?

University of Brighton

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£15,500.00 (US$ 20,017) per year

Accommodation - Rents and Bills - The average weekly rent in 2026 for a studio flat/one-bedroom flat is £300 (Range £230 to £484, bills not inclusive).

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

October 2027

Venue

Falmer

Village Way,

Brighton,

Brighton and Hove,

BN1 9PH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£15,500.00 (US$ 20,017) per year

Accommodation - Rents and Bills - The average weekly rent in 2026 for a studio flat/one-bedroom flat is £300 (Range £230 to £484, bills not inclusive).

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Falmer

Village Way,

Brighton,

Brighton and Hove,

BN1 9PH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

The entry requirements for the PhD are:a recognised Masters degree with a significant research component or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevantor 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 referencesor, 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.

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