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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Moulsecoomb Place Campus
Full Time
DEC
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Moulsecoomb Place Campus
Full Time
DEC
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Moulsecoomb Place Campus
Full Time
DEC-26
3 Years
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The University of Brighton welcomes PhD research in philosophy, politics and ethics through its specialist research Centre for Applied Philosophy, Politics and Ethics (CAPPE).CAPPE has an unrivalled reputation for fostering scholarship through its educational programme, helping numerous students through from undergraduate to postgraduate taught and research study. We have an active recruitment and a record of success with the AHRC technē funding scheme and are interested in applications from postgraduate research students throughout the year.As a PhD student you will find supervision and a dedicated community in one of our research areas: applied philosophy and ethics critical theory and radical politics and social movements and global politics.We also offer professional PhD programmes to students from professional backgrounds (in the arts, the public sector and the medical profession) who already have experience and wish to consolidate their knowledge in a more formal manner.We welcome approaches to discuss suitable projects across any aspects of philosophy and contemporary critical theory, applied philosophy and ethics, moral and political theory, globalisation, environmental politics and human rights, aesthetics, politics and the philosophy of art and can provide advice on application, proposals and any suitable fundingApply to 'humanities' in the applicant portalApply with us for funding through the AHRC Techne Doctoral Training PartnershipKey informationYour PhD in the areas of Politics, Philosophy and Ethics will be supervised by expert academics who will also guide you towards career decisions and allow your work to draw on and contribute to the wider academic society at Brighton and at partner universities.As an applied philosophy, politics and ethics PhD student, you will:have a supervisory team comprising two members of academic staff. Depending on your particular area study you may also have additional supervisors from other research institutions or external partners.become part of an active and engaged community of research learning, leading talks, and social events with opportunities to present your work as it progresses and network with other researchers.
The entry requirements for the PhD are:
a recognised Masters degree with a significant research component, for example MPhil from another university, or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant
or substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic references
or, unless a school exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
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£14,950 per year
Students from EU
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£14,950 per year
Students from International
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