Anthropology MPhil/PhD

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

UCL (University College London)

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

FEB

Duration

3 Years

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Course info

An Anthropology MPhil/PhD means being an unrivalled expert on human life, culture, society, ecology, biology, or some combination of those. Sustained fieldwork is normally required and graduates of this programme specialise in a wide range of research methods. Doctoral-level anthropologists are sought for work in government, policy, social research, design and high-tech industries, development, heritage, marketing and journalism, as well as academia.

Key stats

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect

CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

7th

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

13th

What students say

I live over in Intercollegiate Halla and it is awful. It is so poorly organised and needs to change. I am a member of the atheist society and I also go to the Spanish club..Read more

I am really enjoying myself here at UCL. The course is very well structured and delivered at a good pace. There are plenty of clubs and societies to choose from and easy enough to..Read more

Entry requirements

Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree with Distinction in Anthropology or a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of equivalent standard. Minimum entry requirements are a Master's degree with Merit or a Bachelor's Honours degree with Distinction in Anthropology or a relevant discipline. Applicants must contact their proposed supervisors prior to applying to secure support for their application. Applications are accepted until 1st July but those in need of an offer in order to apply for funding must apply by 1st November.

Tuition fees

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£6,215 per year

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Latest Anthropology reviews

Student Reviewer

04 Apr 14

Anthropology

I live over in Intercollegiate Halla and it is awful. It is so poorly organised and needs to change. I am a member of the atheist society and I also go to the Spanish club...

Student Reviewer

04 Apr 14

Anthropology

I am really enjoying myself here at UCL. The course is very well structured and delivered at a good pace. There are plenty of clubs and societies to choose from and easy enough to...

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