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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Migration Studies

University of Sussex
Brighton, England
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4 yearsDuration
£23,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Sussex, the PhD Migration Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Address the world’s growing diversity, driven by migration and mobility. At Sussex, you’ll work in a dynamic research community, guided and supervised by expert faculty from the Sussex Centre for Migration Research. You’ll benefit from our policy links with national governments and international organisations such as the International Organization for Migration and the International Labour Organization. International tuition fees are £23,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,238 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Migration Theory and Concepts
Research Methods in Migration Studies
Geopolitics of Migration Management and Control
Forced Migration and Humanitarian Displacement
Urban Citizenship and Migrant Integration
Undocumented Migration and Border Regimes
Doctoral Research Project
Contemporary Policy and Migration Governance
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£94,000

Home Student Fee

£5,238

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sussex

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£34,500
3 years£19,500£25,500£31,000
5 years£25,000£33,000£42,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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