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# Psychology PhD

**Source**: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/degrees/psychology-phd/2025
**Parent**: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/degrees/psychology-phd

Explore the world of psychology, from brain studies to social behaviour. Conduct research with real-world impact in an international community.

## Select your start date

- [2026/27 academic year](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/degrees/psychology-phd)
- [2025/26 academic year](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/degrees/psychology-phd/2025)

[Back to Course menu](#nav-content)

## Key information

- ### Duration

  Up to 4 years full time or 8 years part time
- ### Start date

  Start in April 2026
- ### Apply by

  1 month before start (UK), 3 months before start (international)
- ### Location

  [On campus - in person](#location)

From crowd behaviour to perception and studies of the brain – you’ll work with experts who will guide and support you through your research project.

Sussex is one of the largest and most diverse centres for the study of psychology in the UK. You’ll work in an intellectually stimulating and supportive environment, within a community of postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers and field-leading faculty.

> Our cutting-edge research spans the full spectrum of psychology. It is driven by our strategy to do research with real-world impact through close engagement with policymakers and practitioners.”Professor Alison Pike\
> Head of the School of Psychology\

[Find out more about research in the School of Psychology](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/schools/psychology/research)

- **Top 20**in the UK for our research overall in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience in [REF 2021](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/research/ref/results/by-unit-of-assessment) *(Times Higher Education)*

### Spirit of Sussex Award

Feel involved in life at the University, make friends and enrich your experience with us – the Spirit of Sussex Award is our way of recognising your extracurricular and voluntary achievements.

[Find out more about the Spirit of Sussex Award](https://student.sussex.ac.uk/experience/award)

- [Video transcript](#)

  Hi everyone! As I'm sure you've all heard by now, the Spirit of Sussex Award is now live.

  Students across the Sussex community are already earning their points

  What will you do to earn yours?

  There's so many ways to get involved.

  Head over to the website to start your Spirit of Sussex journey.

  Text: The Spirit of Sussex Award is an exciting new programme designed to recognise and celebrate the things you do outside your course.

  Participating in the Award makes it easy and fun for you to get involved and make the most of university life.

[Book an information session](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/visit-us/postgraduate/information-sessions)

## PhD online events

Join us online to find out what it's like to study a PhD at Sussex.

[Book now](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/visit-us/postgraduate/virtual-events/masters-and-phd-live-webchats)

### On campus - in person

You’ll study for this degree on our campus, joining our academics and fellow students. With in-person contact time, digitally supported educational resources,
library collections and independent study, this course is designed to give you an inclusive education. Your learning experience may also include work placements, field trips,
studying abroad and internationalisation experiences.

[Find out about our beautiful campus](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/student-life/campus)

## Take our virtual tour

Be inspired by our beautiful campus and buzzing Brighton in this immersive 360° experience.

[Begin your tour](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/visit-us/virtual-tour/)

## 

As a founding partner of ResearchPlus, a collaboration of research-focused universities, we engage with government, industry and civil society to support economic growth, prosperity and wellbeing across the whole of the UK.

[Find out more](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/broadcast/read/69366)

[Back to Course menu](#nav-content)

## How to apply

If you’d like to join us as a research student, there are two main routes:

- [browse funded projects](#funding-fees) in this subject area
- [browse our potential supervisors](#our-supervisors) and propose your own research project.

### Full-time and part-time study

Choose to work on your research full time or part time, to fit around your work and personal life. For details about part-time study, contact us at [psychologyphd-enquiries@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:psychologyphd-enquiries@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.

## Sussex PhD student Becky Heaver talks about her experiences of research in Psychology

[Book an information session](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/visit-us/postgraduate/information-sessions)

[Back to Course menu](#nav-content)

## Our supervisors

> I’m passionate about engaging the public in my work and have taken part in ‘soapbox science’ events, given many interviews on TV and radio programmes, and hosted talks at festivals.”Gilly Forrester\
> Professor of Comparative Cognition\
> [Read Gilly’s story](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/student-stories/faculty-stories/gilly-forrester)\

Explore our research interests and find potential supervisors.

- [Behavioural and clinical neuroscience](#)

  This research group has interests in:

  - neurobiology of learning
  - social learning and cognition
  - decision-making
  - effects of drugs on human cognition
  - addiction
  - ageing and dementia
  - appetite and obesity.

  ### Dr Daniel Campbell-Meiklejohn

  Associate Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [daniel.cm@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:daniel.cm%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Daniel Campbell-Meiklejohn](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/348366)

  ### Prof Pete Clifton

  Emeritus Professor

  ### Contact

  [pete@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:pete%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Pete Clifton](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/491)

  ### Prof Hans Crombag

  Professor of Behavioural Neuroscience

  ### Contact

  [H.Crombag@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:H.Crombag%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Hans Crombag](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/206917)

  ### Prof Dora Duka

  Emeritus Professor

  ### Contact

  [T.Duka@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:T.Duka%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Dora Duka](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/8980)

  ### Prof Gillian Forrester

  Professor of Comparative Cognition

  ### Contact

  [G.Forrester@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:G.Forrester%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Gillian Forrester](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/170236)

  ### Prof Catherine Hall

  Professor of Neurovascular Stuff

  ### Contact

  [Catherine.Hall@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:Catherine.Hall%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Catherine Hall](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/348374)

  ### Prof Sarah King

  Professor of Neuroscience

  ### Contact

  [S.L.King@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:S.L.King%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Sarah King](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/9946)

  ### Prof Eisuke Koya

  Professor in Behavioural Neuroscience

  ### Contact

  [E.Koya@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:E.Koya%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Eisuke Koya](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/295304)

  ### Dr Liat Levita

  Reader in Behavioural and Clinical Neuroscience

  ### Contact

  [L.Levita@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:L.Levita%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Liat Levita](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/579626)

  ### Dr Emiliano Merlo

  Associate Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [E.Merlo@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:E.Merlo%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Emiliano Merlo](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/471068)

  ### Dr Alexa Morcom

  Associate Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience

  ### Contact

  [A.M.Morcom@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:A.M.Morcom%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Alexa Morcom](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/467285)

  ### Dr Charlotte Rae

  Associate Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [C.Rae@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:C.Rae%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Charlotte Rae](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/220408)

  ### Dr Bryan Singer

  Associate Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [B.F.Singer@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:B.F.Singer%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Bryan Singer](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/454349)

  ### Prof Martin Yeomans

  Professor of Experimental Psychology

  ### Contact

  [martin@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:martin%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Martin Yeomans](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/3030)
- [Cognitive psychology](#)

  This research group has interests in:

  - attention, visual perception and cognition
  - synesthesia
  - language and communication
  - learning, memory, and consciousness
  - mammal vocal communication and cognition
  - gaming
  - multimodal perception
  - decision-making, problem-solving, creativity, insight and expertise.

  ### Dr Sam Berens

  Assistant Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [S.Berens@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:S.Berens%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Sam Berens](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/278340)

  ### Prof Chris Bird

  Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience

  ### Contact

  [Chris.Bird@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:Chris.Bird%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Chris Bird](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/280383)

  ### Dr Jenny Bosten

  Associate Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [J.Bosten@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:J.Bosten%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Jenny Bosten](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/348308)

  ### Prof Zoltan Dienes

  Professor in Experimental Psychology

  ### Contact

  [Z.Dienes@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:Z.Dienes%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Zoltan Dienes](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/718)

  ### Dr Sophie Forster

  Reader in Cognitive Neuroscience

  ### Contact

  [S.Forster@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:S.Forster%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Sophie Forster](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/316091)

  ### Prof Anna Franklin

  Professor of Visual Perception and Cognition

  ### Contact

  [Anna.Franklin@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:Anna.Franklin%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Anna Franklin](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/256540)

  ### Prof Alan Garnham

  Emeritus Professor

  ### Contact

  [A.Garnham@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:A.Garnham%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Alan Garnham](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/977)

  ### Dr Graham Hole

  Honorary Senior Lecturer

  ### Contact

  [G.Hole@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:G.Hole%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Graham Hole](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/1266)

  ### Dr Theodoros Karapanagiotidis

  Assistant Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [T.Karapanagiotidis@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:T.Karapanagiotidis%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Theodoros Karapanagiotidis](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/329186)

  ### Dr John Maule

  Assistant Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [J.Maule@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:J.Maule%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of John Maule](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/201831)

  ### Prof Karen Mccomb

  Emeritus Professor (Animal Behaviour & Cognition)

  ### Contact

  [karenm@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:karenm%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Karen Mccomb](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/1752)

  ### Dr Alexa Morcom

  Associate Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience

  ### Contact

  [A.M.Morcom@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:A.M.Morcom%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Alexa Morcom](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/467285)

  ### Prof Jane Oakhill

  Emeritus Professor

  ### Contact

  [J.Oakhill@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:J.Oakhill%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Jane Oakhill](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/1976)

  ### Prof Thomas Ormerod

  Professor of Psychology

  ### Contact

  [T.Ormerod@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:T.Ormerod%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Thomas Ormerod](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/350668)

  ### Dr Giulia Poerio

  Associate Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [G.L.Poerio@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:G.L.Poerio%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Giulia Poerio](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/514955)

  ### Dr Ryan Scott

  Associate Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [R.B.Scott@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:R.B.Scott%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Ryan Scott](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/157682)

  ### Prof Julia Simner

  Professor of Psychology

  ### Contact

  [J.Simner@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:J.Simner%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Julia Simner](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/90856)

  ### Dr Ediz Sohoglu

  Associate Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [E.Sohoglu@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:E.Sohoglu%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Ediz Sohoglu](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/161597)

  ### Prof Jamie Ward

  Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience

  ### Contact

  [jamiew@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:jamiew%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Jamie Ward](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/92444)
- [Developmental and clinical psychology](#)

  This research group has interests in:

  - social, cognitive and emotional development
  - mental health through the lifespan
  - cognition during psychosis
  - mental health interventions
  - colour
  - social and emotional development
  - anxiety
  - behavioural genetics
  - adoption.

  ### Prof Robin Banerjee

  Pro-Vice-Chancellor Global and Civic Eng

  ### Contact

  [R.A.Banerjee@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:R.A.Banerjee%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Robin Banerjee](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/22548)

  ### Prof Samantha Cartwright-Hatton

  Professor of Clinical Child Psychology

  ### Contact

  [S.Cartwright-Hatton@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:S.Cartwright-Hatton%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Samantha Cartwright-Hatton](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/196309)

  ### Prof Kate Cavanagh

  Professor of Clinical Psychology

  ### Contact

  [kate.cavanagh@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:kate.cavanagh%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Kate Cavanagh](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/24848)

  ### Prof Andy Field

  Professor of Quantitative Methods

  ### Contact

  [Andy.Field@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:Andy.Field%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Andy Field](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/9846)

  ### Dr Elian Fink

  Associate Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [E.Fink@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:E.Fink%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Elian Fink](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/533440)

  ### Prof David Fowler

  Director

  ### Contact

  [D.Fowler@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:D.Fowler%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of David Fowler](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/327875)

  ### Dr Darya Gaysina

  Reader in Mental Health Science

  ### Contact

  [D.Gaysina@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:D.Gaysina%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Darya Gaysina](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/329367)

  ### Prof Kathryn Greenwood

  Professor of Clinical Psychology

  ### Contact

  [k.e.greenwood@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:k.e.greenwood%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Kathryn Greenwood](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/86134)

  ### Prof Mark Hayward

  Director

  ### Contact

  [M.I.Hayward@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:M.I.Hayward%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Mark Hayward](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/11362)

  ### Prof Jessica Horst

  Professor of Developmental Psychology

  ### Contact

  [jessica@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:jessica%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Jessica Horst](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/205721)

  ### Dr Emma Howarth

  Associate Professor in Child and Family Mental Health

  ### Contact

  [E.H.Howarth@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:E.H.Howarth%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Emma Howarth](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/616537)

  ### Dr David Leavens

  Emeritus Reader

  ### Contact

  [davidl@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:davidl%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of David Leavens](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/114996)

  ### Dr Kathryn Lester

  Associate Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [K.Lester@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:K.Lester%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Kathryn Lester](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/214966)

  ### Dr Faith Matcham

  Associate Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [F.Matcham@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:F.Matcham%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Faith Matcham](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/199181)

  ### Dr Frances Meeten

  Honorary Associate Professor

  ### Contact

  [Frances.Meeten@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:Frances.Meeten%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Frances Meeten](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/112714)

  ### Dr Raquel Nogueira Arjona

  Assistant Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [R.Nogueira-Arjona@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:R.Nogueira-Arjona%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Raquel Nogueira Arjona](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/580060)

  ### Dr Faith Orchard

  Lecturer in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [F.Orchard@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:F.Orchard%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Faith Orchard](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/519928)

  ### Prof Alison Pike

  Head of School - Psychology

  ### Contact

  [alisonp@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:alisonp%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Alison Pike](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/119702)

  ### Dr Adhip Rawal

  Honorary Assistant Professor

  ### Contact

  [adhip.Rawal@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:adhip.Rawal%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Adhip Rawal](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/329199)

  ### Dr Pablo Romero Sanchiz

  Assistant Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [P.Romero-Sanchiz@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:P.Romero-Sanchiz%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Pablo Romero Sanchiz](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/588036)

  ### Prof Clara Strauss

  Professor of Clinical Psychology

  ### Contact

  [C.Y.Strauss@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:C.Y.Strauss%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Clara Strauss](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/21679)

  ### Dr Heather Taylor

  Associate Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [ht207@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:ht207%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Heather Taylor](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/289961)

  ### Dr Ellen Thompson

  Assistant Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [E.Thompson@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:E.Thompson%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Ellen Thompson](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/300252)

  ### Prof Nicola Yuill

  Professor of Developmental Psychology

  ### Contact

  [nicolay@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:nicolay%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Nicola Yuill](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/3045)
- [Social and applied psychology](#)

  Our work is concerned with theory development, testing and application in four main areas:

  - health psychology and behaviour change
  - identity, culture and well-being
  - intergroup relations, group processes and collective behaviour
  - pro-social and moral engagement.

  ### Prof Richard De Visser

  Professor of Health Psychology

  ### Contact

  [R.De-Visser@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:R.De-Visser%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Richard De Visser](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/169775)

  ### Prof John Drury

  Professor of Social Psychology

  ### Contact

  [J.Drury@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:J.Drury%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of John Drury](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/92858)

  ### Dr Matthew Easterbrook

  Reader in Social Psychology

  ### Contact

  [M.J.Easterbrook@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:M.J.Easterbrook%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Matthew Easterbrook](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/173988)

  ### Dr Tom Farsides

  Honorary Assistant Professor

  ### Contact

  [T.L.Farsides@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:T.L.Farsides%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Tom Farsides](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/8682)

  ### Dr Sean Figgins

  Assistant Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [S.Figgins@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:S.Figgins%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Sean Figgins](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/581115)

  ### Dr Matthias Gobel

  Assistant Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [M.G.Gobel@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:M.G.Gobel%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Matthias Gobel](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/581033)

  ### Dr Donna Jessop

  Associate Professor in Health Psychology

  ### Contact

  [D.Jessop@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:D.Jessop%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Donna Jessop](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/130074)

  ### Dr Karen Long

  Assistant Professor in Social Psychology

  ### Contact

  [K.M.Long@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:K.M.Long%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Karen Long](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/8689)

  ### Dr Eleanor Miles

  Associate Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [E.Miles@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:E.Miles%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Eleanor Miles](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/316092)

  ### Prof Thomas Ormerod

  Professor of Psychology

  ### Contact

  [T.Ormerod@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:T.Ormerod%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Thomas Ormerod](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/350668)

  ### Prof Anna Rabinovich

  Professor of Social Psychology and Sustainability

  ### Contact

  [A.Rabinovich@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:A.Rabinovich%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Anna Rabinovich](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/566633)

  ### Dr Rim Saab

  Assistant Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [R.Saab@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:R.Saab%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Rim Saab](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/195068)

  ### Dr Ozden Melis Ulug

  Associate Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [O.M.Ulug@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:O.M.Ulug%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Ozden Melis Ulug](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/524167)

  ### Prof Ayse Uskul

  Professor of Social and Cultural Psychology

  ### Contact

  [A.K.Uskul@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:A.K.Uskul%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Ayse Uskul](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/106275)

  ### Prof Vivian Vignoles

  Professor of Social Psychology

  ### Contact

  [V.L.Vignoles@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:V.L.Vignoles%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Vivian Vignoles](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/132528)

  ### Dr Mariko Visserman

  Assistant Professor in Psychology

  ### Contact

  [M.Visserman@sussex.ac.uk](mailto:M.Visserman%40sussex.ac.uk)

  [View profile of Mariko Visserman](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/581038)

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## Entry requirements

- [UK requirements](#tab-content-uk)
- [International requirements](#tab-content-international)

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| Degree requirements | You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree OR an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado/Titulo with a final mark of at least 7.5-8.5 depending on your university. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with second-class upper division. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Magistr or Specialist Diploma with an average mark of at least 4 or 81% |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA 3.0/4.0 (Grade B). |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | A 4-year Bachelor degree with GPA of at least 3.3/4.0 |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bacharel, Licenciado or professional title with a final mark of at least 7.5 or 8 depending on your university. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (Honours) degree with second class upper division or CGPA 3.1/4.0. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA 3.3/4.0 (grade B+). |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with a final mark of at least 5-5.5/7 depending on your university. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a minimum overall mark of at least 70%-75% depending on your university. Sussex uses Project 211/985 to inform offer levels.  As evidence of completing your degree you must provide both a Degree Certificate and Graduation Certificate. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with ‘Acreditacion de alta calidad' and a CGPA of 3.5. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree or Ptychion with a final mark of at least 7.5. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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. |

#### Denmark

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 7 (Good Performance). |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with a final mark of at least 17/20. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree from a university with an overall grade of at least 70-75% depending on your university. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Licence with mention bien or Maîtrise with a final mark of at least 13. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree or Magister Artium with a final mark of 2.4 or better. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree from a public university with second-class upper division. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Ptychion from an AEI with a final mark of at least 7. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (Honours) degree with second-class upper division. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 55-70% depending on your university. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree from an 'A' accredited university with CGPA 3.0/4.0.     Bachelors degree from a 'B' accredited university with CGPA 3.2/4.0. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree (Licence or Karshenasi) with a final mark of at least 15. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Diploma di Laurea with an overall mark of at least 105. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a minimum C/GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 80%. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a minimum overall mark of 4.0/5 or CGPA 3.33/4 |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (Honours) degree with a second-class upper division. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or B+. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a CGPA 3.5/4.0 or 14/20. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Masters degree, depending on your university. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with a final mark of at least 8/10. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | A 4-year Bachelor degree with GPA of at least 3.3/4.0 |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a second-class upper division or CGPA of at least 3.0-3.49/4.0, 3.5-4.49/5.0 or 4.6-5.9/7.0 |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with an overall grade of B. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a CGPA of at least 3.3/4.0. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Four-year Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 65%-70% or CGPA 2.6 - 2.8 depending on your university.  Masters degree following a 3-year Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 65%-70% or CGPA 2.6 - 2.8 depending on your university. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with at least 80% or CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors with a final mark of at least 7.5/10. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with a final mark of at least 13/20 from a public university or 15/20 from a private university. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Masters degree with 1.5/5.0 (where 1 is the highest) or 3.7/4.0 |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with an overall CPGA of at least 3 (on a scale of 4). |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bakalavr or Specialist Diploma with an average mark of at least 4. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a CGPA of 3.5/5.0 or 3/4.0. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (Honours) degree with a second-class upper division or CAP 4.0. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (honours) degree with a second-class division 1. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a CGPA of at least 3.3/4.5 or 3.1/4.3 or B+ |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with a final mark of at least 2/4 or 7/10. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors Special degree with an upper second honours. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Licence or Diplôme with 5/6 or 8/10. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 67%-80% depending on your university. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA of at least 2.8 - 3.0/4.0 or equivalent depending on your university. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Lisans Diplomasi with CGPA of at least 2.8 - 3.0/4.0 or equivalent depending on your university. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA of at least 3.3/4.0. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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. |

#### Uzbekistan

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Specialist Diploma with an average mark of at least 80%. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree (with a Graduate Thesis/research component) with CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 7.0/10.  As evidence of completing your degree you must provide both proof of graduation in addition to your transcript. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Masters degree with GPA of 2.0/2.5 or equivalent. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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

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| Masters degree requirement | You’re normally expected to have the equivalent of a UK Masters degree, which will mean having completed some academic study beyond your Bachelors degree. |
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (Honours) degree with second-class upper division. |
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. 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](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/ask/)

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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |

### English language requirements

#### IELTS (Academic)

Advanced level (7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component).

IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. [Find out more about IELTS](https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/ielts/)

We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

We accept IELTS Online.

[Check full details of our English Language requirements and find out more about some of the alternative English language qualifications listed below](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply/international-qualifications/english-language-research)

#### Alternative English language qualifications

#### Proficiency tests

##### Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)

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](http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/advanced/)

##### Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

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](http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/proficiency/)

##### Duolingo English test

Advanced level (130 overall, with no component score below 120)\
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Duolingo English test scores are valid for two years from the test date. [Find out more about the Duolingo English test](https://englishtest.duolingo.com/test_takers)

You will need to share your results with the University of Sussex.

##### LanguageCert Academic SELT

Advanced level (75 overall, including at least 70 in each component).

LanguageCert Academic SELT scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. [Find out more about LanguageCert Academic SELT](https://www.languagecert.org/en/language-exams/english/languagecert-esol-selt/academic-selt)

We only accept LanguageCert when taken at SELT Test Centres.

We do not accept the online version.  We also do not accept the non-SELT version.

##### LanguageCert International ESOL SELT

Advanced level (International ESOL SELT C1 with a minimum of 33 in each component)

LanguageCert International ESOL scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. [Find out more about LanguageCert SELT](https://www.languagecert.org/en/language-exams/english/languagecert-esol-selt)

We only accept LanguageCert when taken at SELT Test Centres. We do not accept the online version.

##### Pearson PTE Academic

Advanced level (67 overall, including at least 62 in all four skills)

PTE (Academic) scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. [Find out more about Pearson (PTE Academic)](https://www.pearsonpte.com/)

We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test.

##### TOEFL (iBT)

Advanced level 95 overall, including at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Writing.

TOEFL (iBT) scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. [Find out more about TOEFL (iBT)](https://www.ets.org/toefl.html)

We accept TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition.

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.

##### 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 4 or above in GCSE from 2017).

Grade B or above in English as a Second Language.

##### 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%

We will also accept the Indian Secondary School Certificate at the grade below when awarded by the following examination boards, but these State Board results **must** have been completed within 6 years of the start date of the course at Sussex:

Tamil Nadu; Karnataka; Delhi; Maharashtra; and West Bengal - English: 70%

##### International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

English A or English B at grade 5 or above.

##### Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Grades A - C in English language

##### Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) 1119/GCE O-level

**If taken before the end of 2008:** grades 1-6 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 A1-C6 (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
- The British Overseas Territories
- 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](http://www.sussex.ac.uk/languages/english/presess )

### Visas and immigration

[Find out how to apply for a student visa](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students/visas-immigration)

### Additional admissions information

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If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, [contact us](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/ask/)

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## Funding and fees

### Funding

#### 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.

Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2025/26.

#### Applying for USA Federal Student Aid?

If any part of your funding, at any time, is through USA federal Direct Loan funds, you will be registered
on a separate version of this degree which does not include the possibility of distance learning which is
prohibited under USA federal regulations. Find out more about
[American Student Loans and Federal Student Aid](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/studentlifecentre/funding/americanstudentloans).

#### 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](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/careers)

### Fees

#### Fees for self-funding students

### Home students

£5,005 per year for full-time students

### Channel Islands and Isle of Man students

£5,005 per year for full-time students

### International students

£26,250 per year for full-time students

Home PhD student fees are set at the level recommended by United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) annually, rising in line with inflation. Overseas fees are subject to an annual
increase - see details on our [tuition fees page](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/tuition-fees)

### Additional costs

#### Note about additional costs

Please note that all costs are best estimates based on current market values. Activities may be subject to unavoidable change in response to Government advice. We’ll let you know at the earliest opportunity. We review estimates every year and they may vary with inflation.  [Find out how to budget for student life](https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/student-budgeting).

#### Empirical research costs

On top of your PhD fees and living costs, you may also need to cover some research and training costs, relevant to your research project. These costs will depend on your research topic and training needs, but may include:\
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- travel (to archives, collections or scientific facilities)\
- a laptop\
- overseas fieldwork costs (travel and accommodation, and language training)\
- conference costs (travel, registration fees and accommodation)\
- laboratory consumables and workshop materials\
- participant costs \
- transcription or translation costs\
- open-access publication costs.\
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If you been awarded a scholarship from one of the UK Research Councils, from the University of Sussex, or from another source, this will typically cover these types of costs. You’ll receive details of how to claim this additional funding. \
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If you're self funded, or if your scholarship doesn’t cover these costs, check with the Research and Enterprise Co-ordinator in your School for details of School or Doctoral School funding that may be available.

## Living costs

We know the rising cost of living is on everyone’s mind, and affects us all in different ways. Our guide to living costs has been designed to help you plan and budget for life as a Sussex student.

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