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- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Duration
- 3/4 years (full-time); 7 years (part-time)
- Entry requirements
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- 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).
- How to apply
- Apply online
Programme options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Y | Y | N | N |
Programme overview
- Examine human behaviour and relationships under expert research supervision.
- Join a lively PhD community of students working in all of the world's continents and on a variety of topics.
- Work closely with an expert supervisor, with further guidance from at least one extra supervisor.
Open days
The University holds annual open days, where you will have the opportunity to find out more about our facilities and programmes.
On this day, you will find out more about the School, our Social Anthropology department, and our resources.
You'll also be able to meet academic and admissions staff who will be able to answer any questions you have.
For more information and to book your place, see open days.
Scholarships/sponsorships
Application deadlines for internal funding opportunities are often at the beginning of December for programmes starting the following September. Please ensure you check the School site for up-to-date information.
If you're planning to apply for a scholarship or award that is not attached to a particular project, you'll normally need to hold an offer of a place from the University before applying.
Search for current funding opportunities by country and research programme using our funding database search tool
If you wish to be considered for funding available via the School or Research Council (ESRC) you must submit your complete programme application as soon as possible.
Please ask your referees to email their references to research.soss@manchester.ac.uk (we do not contact referees directly).
- Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan (CSFP) General Scholarship
- School of Social Sciences - PhD Studentships - 2021 (CLOSED)
- School of Social Sciences - North West Doctoral Training Centre (NWSSDTP/ESRC) - Studentships - 2021 (CLOSED)
- School of Social Sciences - China Scholarship Council Joint Scholarship for PhD Study 2021
- School of Social Sciences - Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships 2021
- School of Social Sciences - PhD Studentship with the Stuart Hall Foundation - September 2021
- School of Social Sciences - President's Doctoral Scholarship (PDS) 2021
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- School of Social Sciences
- Contact name
- Edita Pymm
- Facsimile
- +44 (0)161 275 2450
- research.soss@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/social-anthropology/
- School/Faculty
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See: School Subjects
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