Research training within the DTC is based on the ‘1+3’ model, in which doctoral researchers begin with a Masters level research training programme (1 year) before moving on to a PhD programme (3 years). Doctoral researchers who already have Masters level research training qualifications, or equivalent, can join the DTC for a ‘+3’ stand-alone PhD programme.
Each pathway has one or a number of Masters programmes which provide the ‘1’ of the ‘1+3’. These are outlined below:
| PATHWAY | MASTERS PROGRAMMES FOR '1' YEAR |
|---|---|
| Understanding Behaviour |
MRes in Psychological Methods |
| Innovation and Sustainability: Management and Policy | MSc in Science and and Technology Policy MSc in Technology and Innovation Management |
| Global Social Transformations | MSc in Social Research Methods |
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Knowledge and Society: Well-being, Health and Communities |
MSc in Social Research Methods |
| Citizenship, Justice and Security | MSc in Social Research Methods |
| Global Economic Performance | MSc in Economics MSc in Develoment Economics MSc in International Economics |
These Masters programmes are run from within the Schools of Studies, except for the MSc in Social Research Methods, which is run from within the DTC.
Although research training is particularly intensive during the ‘1’ year of the MSc, research training is expected to continue into the PhD. The DTC itself offers a suite of Advanced Training courses (details to follow), but is also part of the ESRC’s national Advanced Training Network, which allows doctoral researchers to attend specialist training sessions in other DTCs. Advanced Training is also open to doctoral researchers from outside the DTC Network. There are funds available to provide bursaries (details to follow) for doctoral researchers from outside Sussex DTC to attend our Advanced Training courses.
In addition to their research training, doctoral researchers within the DTC have access to a wide range of personal and career skills training, provided by theDoctoralSchool. In each year of their PhD, and with the guidance of their supervisors, they undergo a thorough Training Needs Analysis to identify further training that will assist them in their development as researchers. The framework for the Training Needs Analysis, and the skills provision at Sussex, is the Researcher Development Framework (RDF), and we are committed to providing opportunities for researchers at all levels to develop their careers in line with the RDF.
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