Social and Political Thought PhD
University of Sussex
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Politics is inextricable from human society and our teaching reflects this. Our interdisciplinary approach goes beyond the academic divisions between sociology and social theory, and political theory and political philosophy.Areas of StudyYou can work on a wide range of research projects, including:various European traditions of social theory, political sociology, and Marxist and Frankfurt School critical theoryAnglo-American political theory, constructivist theory from Kant to Rawls, and ...Read more

Politics is inextricable from human society and our teaching reflects this. Our interdisciplinary approach goes beyond the academic divisions between sociology and social theory, and political theory and political philosophy.

Areas of Study

You can work on a wide range of research projects, including:

  • various European traditions of social theory, political sociology, and Marxist and Frankfurt School critical theory
  • Anglo-American political theory, constructivist theory from Kant to Rawls, and communitarian or neo-Aristotelian theory
  • figures of social and political thought, from Aristotle to Habermas
  • issues in postcolonialism, feminism and race critical theory.

For a PhD, your research work makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field.

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72/101
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27th
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47th
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Melinda
21 Oct 24

The university provides sufficient support to students. As long as one looks for help, there will always be someone who will be able to listen to him/her. Student Union offers..Read more

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yahia
05 Dec 23

I think the university is very good the facilities are brilliants but I think they should improve the student..Read more

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You’re normally expected to have a master’s degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

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£4,786 per year

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£21,500 per year

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£21,500 per year

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

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