Applied Social Science Research
MPhil PhD
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Course summary and entry requirements
Course duration
Full-time:
Part-time:
About the course
MPhil, MPhil/PhD, PhD and Professional Doctorate awards are offered for individuals wishing to study full-time or part-time for a research degree in a topic which is relevant to their own personal/professional development or the development of their profession/subject area.
Research in the School of Applied Social Science covers a wide range of social science disciplines and is often, therefore, multidisciplinary in nature. Research students work alongside academic staff within and across three main thematic research areas:
- Care, health and wellbeing
- Crime, resistance and security
- Culture, identity and society
The research study programme undertaken will be unique to each student and will be supported and guided by a supervisory team that will have expertise and knowledge in the subject area. There are opportunities for students to engage within the research culture of the school though participation in the activities of the research clusters (above), the regular research seminar series (Social Science Forum) and a separate series of seminars for postgraduate students. There is also an annual Student Presentation Day that all research students attend to present their research to the school. Subject to discussion with the supervisory team, there may also be opportunities for research students to gain teaching experience within the school.
As well as being an important part of the school's research culture, all postgraduate research students are members or honorary members of the University of Brighton Doctoral College. The Doctoral College champions a stimulating researcher development environment and connects the university's research community. The Doctoral College offers both students and supervisors practical support to achieve high and timely project completion.
Typical entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2014. Entry requirements for students thinking about starting a course in 2013 can be found in the online prospectus. Individual offers may vary
For equivalent international qualifications
We can help you meet our English language entry requirements
For help meeting English language requirements contact our
Language Institute.We can help you meet our academic entry requirements
For help meeting academic entry requirements contact our
International College.If you cannot find your country listed, please email admissions@brighton.ac.uk
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2013-14. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.
What's included in the fee?
When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.
You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.
Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
Applied Social Science (MPhil) (Full time) [L1AC010] UK/EU (Full Time) 4,420 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,450 GBP International (Full Time) 13,500 GBP Applied Social Science (PhD) (Full time) [L1AA010] UK/EU (Full Time) 4,420 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,450 GBP International (Full Time) 13,500 GBP -
Location
Location
Falmer, Moulsecoomb -
Career opportunities
01273 641065
Email j.scholes@brighton.ac.uk
To find out more about the University of Brighton's Doctoral College visit www.brighton.ac.uk/researchstudy/