Migration Studies PhD
University of Sussex
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University of Sussex

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JAN-26

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University of Sussex

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University of Sussex

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APR-26

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8 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Sussex

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8 Years

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Course info

Address the world’s growing diversity, driven by migration and mobility. At Sussex, you’ll work in a dynamic research community, guided and supervised by expert faculty from the Sussex Centre for Migration Research.You’ll benefit from our policy links with national governments and international organisations such as the International Organization for Migration and the International Labour Organization.Areas of studyOur areas of expertise and supervision include:mobility, displacement and urban ...Read more

Address the world’s growing diversity, driven by migration and mobility. At Sussex, you’ll work in a dynamic research community, guided and supervised by expert faculty from the Sussex Centre for Migration Research.You’ll benefit from our policy links with national governments and international organisations such as the International Organization for Migration and the International Labour Organization.Areas of studyOur areas of expertise and supervision include:mobility, displacement and urban citizenshipthe geopolitics of migration management and controlundocumented migrationborder studies and detentionreturn and re-integrationrefugees and internal displacementforced migration and human traffickinghuman smugglinginternal and international migrationthe impacts of migration on citiesprotracted displacement.You can choose to study for a PhD or an MPhil. PhD and MPhil degrees differ in duration and in the extent of your research work.For a PhD, your research work makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field.For an MPhil, your work is an independent piece of research but in less depth than for a PhD. You’ll graduate with the degree title Master of Philosophy. You might be able to change to a PhD while you study for an MPhil.

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: Youre normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% of overall) in a masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a subject area relevant to your research. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. We also offer a Doctoral pathway which incorporates the MSc in Social Research Methods or further specialist research training modules within Year 1 for those without the required research training.

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£5,005 per year

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£5,005 per year

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£5,005 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£22,575 per year

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£22,575 per year

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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton United Kingdom BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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