Overview
At the University of Brighton students are welcome to join an environment that takes a critical perspective on sport and leisure and develops a public-facing, interventionist social science on the Sport and Leisure Cultures programme.
Key facts
As a sport and leisure cultures PhD student at Brighton you will benefit from:
- a supervisory team comprising 2-3 members of academic staff. Depending on your research specialism you may also have an additional supervisor from another School, another research institution, or an external partner from government or industry.
- desk space and access to a computer in a space specifically designed for research students. There are a range of facilities on the Eastbourne campus including various catering options.
- access to a range of electronic resources via the University’s Online Library, as well as to the physical book and journal collections housed within the Queenwood Library and other campus libraries.
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Current specialisms include:- Sport, in/equality and exclusion
- Sport, migration and refugees
- Sport, leisure and cultural resistance
- Everyday leisure: spaces and practices
- Outdoor recreation: environmental politics
- Sports fandom and protest
- Sport, gender and sexuality
- Sport, violence and ethics
- Sport and development
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- It is common for PhD students to begin in the October following their application, fitting to normal academic term calendars.
Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Brighton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sport and Exercise Science Tourism & Leisure View 60 other PhDs in Sport and Exercise Science in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 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
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents16390 GBP / year≈ 16390 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5006 GBP / year≈ 5006 GBP / year
Additional Details
£2,503 - UK Part-time fees
Living costs
Brighton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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