Explore your doctoral study opportunities at a postgraduate information session.
Wednesday 4 February, 3pm
Our postgraduate information session offers information and advice for anyone interested in postgraduate taught (masters) or postgraduate research (PhD/doctoral) study.
If you're not sure whether taught or research is the best path for you, this is a great chance for you to explore your options by chatting to course leaders and Doctoral College staff.
Centres of Research and Knowledge Exchange Excellence across our internationally-recognised disciplines foster major research strengths recognised in REF 2021 and by global partners.
Every doctoral student is supported by a dedicated, fully trained supervisory team, usually of two academics.
We offer workshops to support the professional and skills development of our doctoral students, including academic language training for students whose first language isn't English.
From research plan to viva, our workshops and specialist staff guide students through the major milestones of their PhD.
Our vibrant research environment offers numerous opportunities for students to connect with their peers, such as research seminars, reading groups, informal networking and support groups.
All (self-funded) doctoral researchers are eligible to apply for one grant per year to support conference attendance.
Many of our students are aligned to our specialist research centres and groups both within and outside of their disciplinary school; all departments have strong connections to regional, national and international research networks.
We have a range of scholarship funds available to both international and UK students, including scholarships especially for University of Brighton graduates and these outstanding opportunities to secure fully funded studentships.
Around one third of our doctoral researchers study part-time, with students from a wide range of backgrounds joining us in their 20s through to their 70s.
Our campuses are spread across the south-coast from Brighton seafront to the South Downs National Park.
We offer a range of excellent support services including wellbeing support and counselling and disability services.
TEF Silver awarded for the quality of our teaching and student outcomes
We are in the top 4.3% of institutions globally, Center for World University Rankings 2025
Race Equality Charter Silver awarded for our pledge to advance representation, progression and success for minority ethnic staff and students
We are ranked 14th in Stonewall's top 100 employers for commitment to equality for LGBTQ+ staff and students
We were awarded Athena Swan Silver for advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all
We are a Disability Confident employer, committed to ensuring opportunity for progression for all
Signed to the Disabled Student Commitment, an initiative to improve support for disabled students
EcoCampus Platinum accredited for our environmental sustainability, compliance and processes
