What will I learn?

The PhD in Education gives you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in an area of interest and to hone advanced research skills. You will 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 four research centres. Doctoral researchers become members of one or more of these depending on their area of interest, with supervisors generally coming from the research centre:

Centre for Higher Education and Equity Research
Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth (jointly hosted by the Department of Education and the Department of Social Work and Social Care)
Centre for Teaching and Learning Research
Centre for International Education.

Which department am I in?

Education

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees

拢21,500.00 (23,42,558) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

January 2025

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House,

Brighton,

Brighton & Hove,

BN1 9RH, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees

拢21,500.00 (23,42,558) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

Expected September 2025

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House,

Brighton,

Brighton & Hove,

BN1 9RH, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Degree requirements: You鈥檙e normally expected to have a master鈥檚 degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: You must show evidence of at least three years鈥� work experience in education or a related area. 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 don鈥檛 have the academic qualifications required but can show evidence of relevant professional experience. English Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic) Advanced level (7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component); TOEFL (iBT) - Advanced level 95 overall, including at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Writing.

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