Tourism and hospitality PhD
University of Brighton
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Eastbourne Campus

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OCT-24

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3 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Eastbourne Campus

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Full time

Start date

OCT-24

Duration

3 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Eastbourne Campus

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Part time

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OCT-24

Duration

7 years

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Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies
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Since the 1990s, the University of Brighton has taken a pioneering role in the academic study of tourism, and welcomes students undertaking PhD research across all aspects of tourism and hospitality.The university is an affiliate member of the UN World Tourism Organisation. Our academics are well-known internationally for their critical perspective on the sector, their industry experience and their emphasis on critical thinking, public-facing, interventionist social science. Expert supervision ...Read more

Since the 1990s, the University of Brighton has taken a pioneering role in the academic study of tourism, and welcomes students undertaking PhD research across all aspects of tourism and hospitality.

The university is an affiliate member of the UN World Tourism Organisation. Our academics are well-known internationally for their critical perspective on the sector, their industry experience and their emphasis on critical thinking, public-facing, interventionist social science. Expert supervision will allow you to join researchers who undertake intellectually rigorous research that contributes towards the theoretical, methodological and applied development of travel and tourism.

Recent and current PhD students have been successful in obtaining studentships covering both fees and living costs through the University of Brighton’s involvement in the ESRC South Coast Doctoral Training Programme.

Supervisory expertise spans a range of disciplinary approaches to the PhD study of tourism, hospitality and events. These include human geography, development studies, sociology, anthropology, marketing and business, cultural studies and political science. Much of our work has real-world application and staff are well-connected to a variety of international development agencies (i.e. UNWTO, World Bank, UN), public, private and third sectors’ organisations.

Our current and recent PhD students are exploring a range of topics in relation to the role of politics in tourism, the relations between tourism and poverty alleviation, critical perspectives on travel philanthropy, the influence of the perception of risk on consumer decision-making in ocean cruising, post-conflict destination branding and national identity construction, the role of sport tourism in image destination formation in the Middle East, tourism development and community involvement in Saudi Arabia.

Many of our graduates have progressed into jobs in academia, becoming lecturers or post-doctoral researchers, while others work in commercial consultancy, international development or international travel, tourism, hospitality and events operations.

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70/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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46th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
68th

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for the PhD are: a recognised Master’s 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.

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£4,712 per year

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The fee for 2023/24 entry is: £4,712. There might be slight increase in fee for 2024/25 entry.

£15,300 per year

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Students from EU

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The full time fee for 2023/24 entry is: £15,300 . Ther might be slight increase in fee for 2024/25 entry.

£15,300 per year

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Students from International

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The full time fee for 2023/24 entry is: £15,300 . Ther might be slight increase in fee for 2024/25 entry.

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University of Brighton
University of Brighton , Brighton

Located on England’s beautiful south coast, the University of Brighton is a buzzing multi-campus university with a diverse student...

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University of Brighton
Robert Dodd Building 49 Darley Raod Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7UR United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Eastbourne  0.7 miles away

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