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Postgraduate research degrees

Your PhD at the University of Brighton will develop your professional skills as a researcher in your chosen discipline, and enable you to make your original contribution to knowledge, working alongside dedicated academics in a vibrant, supportive community.

The University of Brighton has a rich scholarly history, particularly in applied research. We pride ourself on academic work that has major public impact, on our innovative approaches to the generation and dissemination of knowledge, and our part in the progress of new and under-represented disciplines.

We have an enviable record of preparing students for their place in the wider world. Our PhD students benefit from an approach that recognises the value of rigorous research study and the transferable, high-level skillsets that are developed in the work towards a PhD thesis. We also offer our students the benefit of our strong connections to regional, national and international research networks, industry, public services and professional associations.

Our supportive environment will place you with an expert supervisory team, typically of two supervisors, and will embed your work within the research of specialist departments. Most students are introduced as members of several research communities; you will be based within a specialist disciplinary school and within focused research groups and/or Centres of Research and Knowledge Exchange Excellence (COREs). You'll also have opportunities to join students across the university through our Doctoral College and its training programmes.

We recognise doctoral research as the lifeblood of all universities; we welcome our PhD students as the next generation of researchers and scholars, who will continue the mission to generate new knowledge and address the global challenges that face us all.

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Find your PhD discipline area using key terms or browse through our lists.

Application to the University of Brighton should generally be made after a preliminary approach to a chosen lead supervisor.

When you are ready apply through our application portal.

 

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Find your PhD research discipline and apply

Find your disciplinary home through our search or A–Z listings. Our disciplinary programme areas will help you find a supervisor and focus your application.

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PhD funding opportunities and studentships

Find out more about the funding available for postgraduate research/PhD doctoral study at the University of Brighton.

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How to apply for your PhD

Details of our application process and frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the PhD journey.

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Support and training for PhD/research degree students

We support your development towards a doctoral degree through training and professional networks, as well as advice on your potential career and life as a research student.

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Links to our Master of Research (MRes) courses: one-year taught training programmes in discipline-specific research skills with a research project component.

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Information films on PhD study

Short films answer many questions about the stages and challenges of taking a PhD, getting to the heart of the experience through interviews with staff and students.

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