MPhil & PhD Anthropology
3-4 years full-time or 4-6 years part-time; see starting your research studies.
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If you are converting from another discipline, you should first study for the MA in Social Anthropology, or do a Conversion Qualifying Year normally involving three courses from the MA. If your first language is not English, please check our English Language requirements.
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Please see Tuition fees.
Please see Staff research interests.
Contact Dr Alpa Shah
The Department of Anthropology offers supervision in a wide range of areas for the MPhil and PhD.
In addition to the particular research interests of each member of staff, we have a number of postgraduate students undertaking research of contemporary social and political relevance in Britain and Europe.
Current students are engaged in research projects covering a broad range of subjects, located in Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
See specific information on the application process, funding information for research postgraduates and information on the structure of the research degree.
Assessment
Written thesis (100,000 words) and viva voce.
Careers
Our PhD students have taken up academic posts in anthropology as well as related fields all over the world; some have joined NGOs or GOs and taken employment as researchers, teachers and in broadcasting.
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