Wellbeing PhD
University of Sussex
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Sussex

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Start date

JAN-26

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4 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Sussex

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Sussex

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Sussex

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Start date

JAN-26

Duration

8 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Sussex

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SEP

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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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Part Time

Start date

SEP-26

Duration

8 Years

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Course info

The PhD in Wellbeing gives you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in an area of interest and to hone advanced research skills. You’ll 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 one research centre, the Centre for Innovation and Research in Wellbeing (CIRW) (hosted by the Department of Social Work ...Read more

The PhD in Wellbeing gives you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in an area of interest and to hone advanced research skills. You’ll 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 one research centre, the Centre for Innovation and Research in Wellbeing (CIRW) (hosted by the Department of Social Work and Social Care and School of Education and Social Work). Doctoral researchers become members of this and more centres, depending on their area of interest, with supervisors generally coming from CIRW.

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39/279
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43rd

Entry requirements

Youre normally expected to have a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: 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 dont have the academic qualifications required but can show evidence of relevant professional experience.

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£5,005 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)

£5,005 per year

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Students from Other UK

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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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Students from EU

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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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