Our outstanding research output – along with our expertise in social, cultural, economic, transnational, environmental and digital history – makes Sussex an excellent choice for pursuing a PhD in History. Our faculty research, teach and write about history in Britain, Europe and across the globe. This means you’ll be supervised by leading practitioners in your field.

Our graduates hold posts such as archivist, historical researcher, and teacher (schools, tertiary colleges, universities, and teaching English as a foreign language). Some have gone on to careers in museum work, business, government, journalism, media (film and radio), publishing, and social services.