Study Wellbeing PhD at University of Sussex in the UK, School of Education and Social Work

About this course

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

What will I learn?

The PhD in Wellbeing gives you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in an area of interest and to hone advanced research skills. You’ll work with faculty who are global in their outlook and experts in their fields. Our doctoral researchers come from all over the world. For many, the PhD is an important step in advancing a professional career. Areas of study We host one research centre, the Centre for Innovation and Research in Wellbeing (CIRW) (hosted by the Department of Social Work and Social Care and School of Education and Social Work). Doctoral researchers become members of this and more centres, depending on their area of interest, with supervisors generally coming from CIRW.

Which department am I in?

School of Education and Social Work

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

Expected June 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House, Falmer,

Brighton,

East Sussex,

BN1 9RH, Southern England, United Kingdom

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

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Entry requirements

For international students

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.