Overview

The Anthropology programme at University of Oxford provides training and practice in developing research skills, especially through fieldwork with human subjects, though this is not compulsory. It also offers practice in analysing, interpreting and writing up research-related materials, and in presenting such materials in seminar-type formats.

Features

Upon successful completion of the course students will have developed the skills and a body of work that qualifies them to work as researchers within their chosen area.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Most applicants are admitted as Probationer Research Students (PRS) and are expected to complete the degree in three to four years (six to eight years part-time).

In the first year students attend weekly PRS seminars which provide training in research and writing as well as research presentation and critique; during this period you will develop and begin work on your thesis topic.

First year students also take at least two ‘methods modules’ courses chosen to complement their research interests from the wide range offered in the department, will meet at least monthly with their supervisor, and can avail themselves of the many research training opportunities on offer in the Social Sciences Division and elsewhere in the university (eg the Language Centre, IT Learning Centre) (these requirements are spread over the first two years in the case of part-time students).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Anthropology View 21 other PhDs in Anthropology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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Other requirements

General requirements

a master’s degree with an overall grade of 67% or above; and

a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in any subject.

At least one such degree should normally be in a branch of anthropology (eg social, cultural, medical, biological, evolutionary) relevant to their proposed research. Distinction-level students in a closely related discipline may be considered for direct entry as Probationer Research Students on the condition that they undertake some coursework in the relevant field of anthropology in their first year. The final degree result should be 67%, or equivalent.

Tuition Fee

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International

29140 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29140 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

19980 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19980 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time study:

Home: £9,990

Overseas: £14,570

Living costs for Oxford

939 - 1530 GBP /month

Living costs

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