PhD Social Anthropology
University of Manchester
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The Social Anthropology PhD programme involves substantial original research, normally including ethnographic fieldwork of 12-18 months and leading to the production of a thesis of up to 80,000 words. Throughout, you work closely with an expert supervisor, with further guidance from at least one extra supervisor. Duration of the programme is three or four years, full-time study (or part-time equivalent).

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08 Oct 25

The best aspects are the people , both students and faculty - staff are very proactive when asked for help. The worst is the price of the accommodation..Read more

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Good uni..Read more

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Entry requirements

Students need to have: A First or Upper Second Class Bachelor's degree in a cognate subject (or its international equivalent); A Master's degree in anthropology with minimum 65% in the dissertation and overall average of 65%, and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent).

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£6,000 per year

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£22,500 per year

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Ruby
08 Oct 25
Social Anthropology - BSocSc (Hons)
The best aspects are the people , both students and faculty - staff are very proactive when asked for help. The worst is the price of the accommodation...
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University of Manchester
Oxford Road Manchester Greater Manchester M13 9PL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Piccadilly  0.3 miles away
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