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Human Rights PhD
University of Sussex

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(4.3)

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Location

University of Sussex

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Study mode

Part Time

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Start date

Apr 2026

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Duration

8 Year

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Our PhD in Human Rights is radically interdisciplinary, spanning the social sciences and humanities. As a doctoral researcher, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake research in human rights beyond a narrow legal approach. You’ll: be co-supervised by faculty with expertise in a wide range of areas, from social sciences to humanities and to law benefit from our strong international networks for research and collaboration be a part of the doctoral and early career researcher community affiliated with the Centre for Rights, For a PhD, your research work makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field. Reparations and Anti-Colonial Justice, and participate in the research-in-progress seminars and other events. For a PhD, your research work makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field.

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Complete University Guide ranking
43rd
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Complete University Guide Law ranking
32nd
Tuition fees
Student living
£5,238 per year
Students from Domestic

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

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Uni info

Student rating
(4.3)
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CUG ranking 43rd
University of Sussex
Sussex House, FalmerBrightonBN1 9RHUnited Kingdom