About the studentships, funding and eligibility
The University of Brighton is offering up to 20 fully-funded PhD studentships with a start date of October 2023.
Funding/stipend
Each studentship provides a tax-free stipend for living expenses at UKRI rates (£17,668 per year for full-time study and £8834 for part-time study in 2022-23) and covers tuition fees for the duration of the studentship (three years for full-time PhD study or six years for part-time study).
Residential eligibility
Applications from Home and non-UK resident students can be accepted.
If successful, students must live in the UK and within reasonable access to the University of Brighton.
Academic entry requirements
Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree and desirably hold or expect to achieve excellent grades in a Master’s degree in a relevant subject from a UK university or comparable qualifications from another recognised university.
English language entry requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English and/or who are not resident in exempt countries must have successfully completed a Secure English language Test (SELT) in the last two years. Applicants who have obtained a UK degree in the last three years or who are currently studying for a UK degree may apply without a SELT. However, the university may request a SELT is taken as part of any award made. See UK Government guidance for full details.
English language IELTS requirements vary across disciplines. Your potential supervisor will be able to advise on the requirements for their school.
See also our General Information home page.