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University of Sussex: Human Rights
| Institution | University of Sussex View institution profile |
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| Department | International Development |
| Web | www.sussex.ac.uk |
| globalresearch@sussex.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01273 877107 |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
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:
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be co-supervised by faculty with expertise in a wide range of areas, from social sciences to humanities and to law
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benefit from our strong international networks for research and collaboration
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be a part of the doctoral and early career researcher community affiliated with the Centre for Rights, Reparations and Anti-Colonial Justice, and participate in the research-in-progress seminars and other events of the Centre.
Areas of study Our areas of expertise and supervision include:
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human rights in international politics and global political economy, including foreign policy
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social movements, including labour, religious, indigenous, anti-colonial and rebel politics
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poverty, exploitation and dispossession
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racism, colonialism, anti-colonial mobilisations and anti-racism
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gender and sexuality
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race, indigeneity and ethnicity
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migration, asylum and refugeehood
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historical and contemporary forms of violence, including genocide and ethnic cleansing
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issues of identity and difference
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globalisation, development and climate change
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regional and global governance, as well as international and non-governmental organisations
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theories and philosophies of human rights, including of protection, obligation, responsibility and remedy
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theories and histories of the human and subject of rights
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business and human rights, including corruption and corporate obligations
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transitional and reparative justice
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ethical theories of human rights
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rule of law and post-conflict reconstruction.
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
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| Entry requirements | You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% of overall) in a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements We also offer a 1+3 route incorporating the MSc in Social Research Methods or further specialist research training modules within Year 1 for those without the required research training |
| Location | Sussex House Sussex House Brighton BN1 9RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% of overall) in a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements We also offer a 1+3 route incorporating the MSc in Social Research Methods or further specialist research training modules within Year 1 for those without the required research training |
| Location | Sussex House Sussex House Brighton BN1 9RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% of overall) in a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements We also offer a 1+3 route incorporating the MSc in Social Research Methods or further specialist research training modules within Year 1 for those without the required research training |
| Location | Sussex House Sussex House Brighton BN1 9RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% of overall) in a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements We also offer a 1+3 route incorporating the MSc in Social Research Methods or further specialist research training modules within Year 1 for those without the required research training |
| Location | Sussex House Sussex House Brighton BN1 9RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% of overall) in a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements We also offer a 1+3 route incorporating the MSc in Social Research Methods or further specialist research training modules within Year 1 for those without the required research training |
| Location | Sussex House Sussex House Brighton BN1 9RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% of overall) in a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements We also offer a 1+3 route incorporating the MSc in Social Research Methods or further specialist research training modules within Year 1 for those without the required research training |
| Location | Sussex House Sussex House Brighton BN1 9RH |
We are a research-intensive campus university with an excellent international reputation, located within the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We welcome spirited students who want to study in a creative and intellectually-challenging environment.
We have been ranked 1st in the world for Development Studies for eight consecutive years in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017-2024.
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