Overview
Key facts:
- In the first year, every MPhil student is appointed a three-person research committee comprising a principal supervisor, a second supervisor and the Research Tutor. MPhil students attend the weekly Research Training Seminar and the Research Methods course, and they take relevant language training. MPhil students may also be required to take additional regional, thematic or theory courses related to their chosen specialisation. Upon successful completion of a 20,000-word research report and fieldwork proposal, MPhil students are upgraded to PhD status and commence fieldwork.
- The fieldwork experience forms the basis of a 100,000-word dissertation which should demonstrate original thinking and make a significant contribution to the discipline. During the post-fieldwork period, PhD Anthropology and Sociology students at the SOAS University of London attend the weekly post-fieldwork seminar and have the opportunity to present their work in progress. MPhil and PhD students are encouraged to attend the variety of seminars and workshops that take place across the School.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Social Anthropology
- Social Theory
- Theory in Anthropology
- Theoretical Approaches to Social Anthropology
- Comparative Studies of Society and Culture
- Cultural Understandings of Health
- Comparative Media Studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Disciplines
Anthropology Ethnic Studies Sociology View 16 other PhDs in Ethnic Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A BA and/or MA degree in Anthropology, with a merit or equivalent in the Masters Degree and a MA dissertation grade of 65% (UK) or higher.
- Applicants must provide a clear and coherent research proposal of 2000 words.
Tuition Fee
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International
20000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20000 GBP per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
4486 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4486 GBP per year during 48 months.
Part time fees:
- UK/EU Students - 2243 GBP per year.
- Overseas Students - 10000 GBP per year.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships- Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Studentships
- ESRC
- Elisabeth Croll Scholarship for fieldwork in China
- Felix Scholarships
- Meiji Jingu Japanese Studies Research Scholarships
- Neil Kreitman Studentship
- SOAS Research Studentships
- Saraswati Dalmia Scholarship
- Sasakawa Postgraduate Studentship
- Tibawi Trust Award
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