Overview

The programme at The University of Manchester consists of three or maximum four years of full-time study. Its structure depends on prior qualification:

Normally, students are registered on the PhD programme and, during the first year, take a set of research training courses. A central task is a 12,000-15,000 word research proposal to be submitted in June of the first year (second year if part-time).

This proposal is examined, with an oral viva, by two social anthropologists at Manchester. Once this process has been completed and all coursework has been passed at a satisfactory level, students are allowed to proceed and are cleared to start field research. After a period of fieldwork which usually lasts up to 12 months students return to the University and start writing their dissertation under the guidance of their supervisors.

Students who have successfully completed our MA Anthropological Research, or an equivalent ESRC-recognised course in another UK institution, may be in a position to start fieldwork as soon as is practicable, provided that they have submitted a satisfactory research proposal as part of that previous degree and it has been approved by the School of Social Sciences.

After a period of fieldwork which usually lasts up to 12 months students return to the University and start writing their dissertation under the guidance of their supervisors.

It is also possible to do a stand-alone MPhil degree in Social Anthropology. This programme lasts one year or maximum two years and requires the submission of a thesis, by independent research, of up 50,000 words.

In Social Anthropology, the MPhil programme does not usually involve extensive fieldwork and is generally library based. Only a very few students take this programme as a stand-alone degree, although some may register on the MPhil as a preliminary step to the PhD.

Currently Manchester Social Anthropology has over 50 PhD students working in all of the world's continents. They form a lively and varied group of young scholars, addressing a wide variety of topical and theoretical interests .

Career opportunities

Many of our PhD graduates pursue academic careers. Others have gone on to work in development, NGOs, public services or the private sector.

Programme Structure

Teaching and learning

During the first year, students who have not taken the MA Anthropological Research or its equivalent, normally take a number of research training courses.

These introduce students to classical ethnographic methods, such as participant observation and semi-structured interviewing.

Optional courses offer the possibility of acquiring skills in additional methods such as quantitative approaches, archival research, working with memory and conducting elite interviews.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Anthropology Sociology View 138 other PhDs in Sociology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK Master degree (or overseas equivalent) with a coursework/examination average of 60% or more AND a dissertation mark of 60% or more in a relevant subject with no mark below 50%.

When submitting a research proposal with your application please follow the guidelines carefully.

English language
Other international entry requirements

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For these and general requirements including English language see entry requirements from your country .

Tuition Fee

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International

21000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21000 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4712 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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