Key information
- Duration:
- 4 years full time, 6 years part time
- Start date:
- Choose to start in September 2018, January 2019 or May 2019
The rapid development and distribution of digital media technologies in so many aspects of everyday life raises new research questions. Specialist methods and approaches are needed to understand the transformations in everyday life and social worlds. Exploring these questions in your PhD, you’ll work with expert faculty guiding and supervising you throughout your research project.
You have the opportunity to participate in the Sussex Humanities Lab, which is dedicated to developing and expanding interdisciplinary research at the cutting edge of digital humanities and digital media.
Areas of study
We welcome research proposals in areas such as:
- philosophy of media, critical theory and technology
- digital humanities
- computational media and the political economy of computation.
Projects can be co-supervised by faculty in another school as appropriate.
Entry requirements
Degree requirements | You should normally have a merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree, or equivalent. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please select your country from the list.
Argentina
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Australia
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Azerbaijan
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Bahrain
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Bangladesh
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Brazil
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Brunei
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Canada
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Chile
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
China
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Colombia
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Cyprus
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Ecuador
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Egypt
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
France
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Germany
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Ghana
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Greece
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Hong Kong
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
India
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Indonesia
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Iran
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Italy
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Japan
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Jordan
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Kazakhstan
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Kenya
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Kuwait
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Lebanon
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Malawi
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Malaysia
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Mexico
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Nepal
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Nigeria
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Norway
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Oman
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Pakistan
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Palestine
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Paraguay
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Peru
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Philippines
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Qatar
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Russia
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Saudi Arabia
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Singapore
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
South Africa
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
South Korea
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Spain
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Sri Lanka
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Switzerland
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Taiwan
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Thailand
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Turkey
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
United Arab Emirates
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
USA
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Vietnam
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Zambia
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Zimbabwe
Masters degree requirement | You should normally have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree at Merit level. Contact our admissions team and we will assess your qualification on an individual basis. You can contact admissions by email at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk or by calling +44 (0)1273 876787. |
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Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
My country is not listed
If your country is not listed, you need to contact us and find out the qualification level you should have for this course. Contact us at pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk
Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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English language requirements
IELTS (Academic)
Standard level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component).
Check your IELTS qualification meets all of our entry requirements and find out more about IELTS
Alternative English language qualifications
Proficiency tests
Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)
For tests taken before January 2015: grade B or above.
For tests taken after January 2015: 176 overall, including at least 169 in each skill
We would normally expect the CAE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Advanced
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
For tests taken before January 2015: grade C or above.
For tests taken after January 2015: 176 overall, including at least 169 in each skill.
We would normally expect the CPE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Proficiency
Pearson (PTE Academic)
62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills.
PTE (Academic) scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Pearson (PTE Academic)
TOEFL (iBT)
88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
TOEFL (iBT) scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about TOEFL (iBT)
The TOEFL Institution Code for the University of Sussex is 9166.
English language qualifications
AS/A-level (GCE)
Grade C or above in English Language.
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)/ AS or A Level: grade C or above in Use of English.
French Baccalaureat
A score of 12 or above in English.
GCE O-level
Grade C or above in English.
Brunei/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
GCSE or IGCSE
Grade C or above in English as a First Language (Grade 5 or above in GCSE from 2017).
Grade B or above in English as a Second Language.
German Abitur
A score of 12 or above in English.
Ghana Senior Secondary School Certificate
If awarded before 1993: grades 1-6 in English language.
If awarded between 1993 and 2005: grades A-D in English language.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Level 4, including at least 3 in each component in English Language.
Indian School Certificate (Standard XII)
The Indian School Certificate is accepted at the grades below when awarded by the following examination boards:
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – English Core only: 70%
Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) - English: 70%
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
English A or English B at grade 5 or above.
Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) 119/GCE O-level
If taken before the end of 2008: grades 1-5 in English Language.
If taken from 2009 onwards: grade C or above in English Language.
The qualification must be jointly awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).
West African Senior School Certificate
Grades 1-6 in English language when awarded by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO).
Country exceptions
Select to see the list of exempt English-speaking countries
If you are a national of one of the countries below, or if you have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, you will normally meet our English requirement. Note that qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes.
You will normally be expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting your course at Sussex. If the qualification was obtained earlier than this, we would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have maintained a good level of English, for example by living in an English-speaking country or working in an occupation that required you to use English regularly and to a high level.
Please note that this list is determined by the UK’s Home Office, not by the University of Sussex.
List of exempt countries:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Canada**
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom
- USA
** Canada: you must be a national of Canada; other nationals not on this list who have a degree from a Canadian institution will not normally be exempt from needing to provide evidence of English.
English language support
If you don’t meet the English language requirements for your degree, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course
Visas and immigration
Find out how to apply for a student visa
Admissions information for applicants
Research proposal | If you are applying for a PhD on a self-funding basis, you’ll need to write a research proposal. Find out how to write a research proposal. |
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If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, email pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk
How to apply
If you’d like to join us as a research student, there are two main routes:
- browse funded projects in this subject area
- browse our potential supervisors and propose your own research project.
Find out how to apply for a PhD at Sussex
Full-time and part-time study
Choose to work on your research full time or part time, to fit around your work and family life. For details about part-time study, contact us at mfm@sussex.ac.uk
PhD or MPhil?
You can choose to study for a PhD or an MPhil. PhD and MPhil degrees differ in duration and in the extent of your research work.
- For a PhD, your research work makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field.
- For an MPhil, your work is an independent piece of research but in less depth than for a PhD. You’ll graduate with the degree title Master of Philosophy. You might be able to change to a PhD while you study for an MPhil.
Our supervisors

Prof Caroline Bassett
Professor Of Media And Communications
Research interests
Critical Digital Humanities, Critical Theory, cultural and media policies, Design of public spaces, Digital Humanities, digital media, media history and theory, media technology and innovation, Sexual and gendered subjectivities, Socio-cultural impact of new media, sociology of expertise
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Prof David Berry
Professor of Digital Humanities
Research interests
Algorithms, Code, Computation, Critical Digital Humanities, Critical Reason, Critical Theory, Digital Humanities, History of the University, Philosophy, Political economy, Post-digital, postdigital, Social and political theory, Software Studies, University
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Dr Emile Devereaux
Senior Lecturer In Digital Media
Research interests
Critical Gender Studies, Digital Art & Design, Digital Cartography, Digital Culture, Interaction design, media history and theory, Tactical Media, Visual Studies
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Dr Beatrice Fazi
Research Fellow in Digital Humanities & Computational Culture
Research interests
Abstraction, Aesthetics, Automation, Computation, Continental Philosophy, Critical Digital Humanities, Critical Theory, Cultural Theory, Deleuze, Digital Culture, Digital Theory, Incomputability, Indeterminacy, Media Philosophy, media theory, Philosophy of Cognitive Science, Software Studies, Turing, Whitehead
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Prof Tim Jordan
Professor of Digital Cultures
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Ms Mary Krell
Senior Lecturer in Media & Film Studies
Research interests
Community Art inc Art & Health, Digital Art & Design, Digital Arts History, Theory and Practice, Interactive and web based documentaries, interactive art, interactive installation, Interactive Narrative, Performance, Performance And Live Art, Rephotography
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Dr Sharif Mowlabocus
Senior Lecturer Of Media Studies/DigitalMedia
Research interests
'race' and class, Critical Digital Humanities, Digital Culture, digital embodiment, digital media, E-Health, Embodiment and Technologies, Gay & Lesbian Studies, Gender and Sexuality, Human Touch for ICT, Ideas of pornography, M-Health, Media & Communication Studies, Mobile Apps, Pornography, Queer and Transgender Representation, Queer Theory, representation
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Prof Kate O'Riordan
Professor of Digital Culture
Research interests
Biodigital Life, Bioinformatics, Critical Digital Humanities, Digital Arts History, Theory and Practice, Digital Culture, digital media, Feminist and qualitative research methods, Feminist theory, Genomics, Media & Communication Studies, Post-digital, Queer studies, Research Ethics, Science Studies
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Dr Ben Roberts
Lecturer In Digital Humanities
Research interests
Automation, Critical Theory, Media Archaeology, Philosophy of Technology, Stiegler
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Dr Martin Spinelli
Senior Lecturer in Media & Cultural Studies
Research interests
Aesthetics, arts interviewing, Broadcast News, Broadcasting History, Digital Humanities, ethnography, Journalism, literary journalism, memoir, podcasting, practice as research, practice led research, radio, radio drama, Radio Studies, Socio-cultural impact of new media, Sound Art
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Dr Alban Webb
Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies
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Funding and fees
How can I fund my course?
Funded projects and scholarships
Our aim is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to despite financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique individuals. Don’t miss out on scholarships – check the specific application deadlines for funding opportunities. Note that funded projects aren’t available for all our PhDs.
Scholarships for this course have yet to be confirmed. Please check back later in the year.
National postgraduate loans
As a PhD student, you may be eligible for a loan of up to £25,000. You can apply for a PhD loan if you’re a self-funded UK national, aged 59 or under.
As an MPhil student, you may be eligible for a Postgraduate Masters Loan of up to £10,280 if your course starts on or after 1 August 2017. This is not available for students registering for a PhD.
Part-time work
We advertise around 2,500 part-time jobs a year so you can make money and gain work experience. We have a special scheme to employ students on campus, wherever possible.
Find out more about careers and employability
How much does it cost?
Fees for self-funding students
UK/EU students: £4,260 per year
Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £4,260 per year
Our fees follow the indicative fee level set nationally by Research Councils UK and may be subject to change.
International students: £15,500 per year