Migration Studies PhD

Address the world’s growing diversity, driven by migration and mobility. At Sussex, you’ll work in a dynamic research community, guided and supervised by expert faculty from the Sussex Centre for Migration Research.

You’ll benefit from our policy links with national governments and international organisations such as the International Organization for Migration and the International Labour Organization.

Masters degree requirementYou’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 requirementBachelors degree with a CGPA of 3.5/5.0 or 3/4.0.Subject-specific requirementsYour qualification should be in a subject area relevant to your research. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. We also offer a Doctoral pathway which incorporates the MSc in Social Research Methods or further specialist research training modules within Year 1 for those without the required research training. Further information about this doctoral pathway can be found herePlease noteOur entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

IELTS (Academic)

High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 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

We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

We do not accept IELTS Online.

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Alternative English language qualifications

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