As a hospitality PhD student at Brighton, you will be able to draw on research approaches from a variety of social sciences. You can develop research plans and apply methods involving both quantitative and qualitative data, supported by appropriate research methods training. PhD students form an integral part of SaSM and take an active role in a range of intellectual and social activities within the school. All postgraduate students are invited to join one of the school's research groups. These groups provide you with opportunities to present work in progress and network with other researchers. Our Phd students also participate in activities organised by other research groups across the University. The Brighton Doctoral College offer a training programme for postgraduate researchers, covering research methods and transferable (including employability) skills. Attendance at appropriate modules within this programme is encouraged, as is contribution to the school's seminar series. Academic and technical staff also provide more subject-specific training.