Overview

Features

The DPhil in Migration Studies, offered by the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography (SAME) and the Oxford Department of International Development (ODID) at the University of Oxford, presents the unrivalled opportunity to undertake an interdisciplinary, in- depth project focused on a specific and contemporary challenge facing the world by drawing on world-class research departments, centres and scholars.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

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

In the first year (the first two years in the case of part-time) 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. In their first year (first two years if part-time) students also attend the weekly ‘work-in-progress’ seminar at COMPAS and present their research in each.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-09 00:00:00

Language

English

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110

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Development View 25 other PhDs in International Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:

a master’s degree with distinction or an overall grade of 67% or above and a distinction in the thesis element, in a relevant subject that includes appropriate research methods training; and

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

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31110 GBP / year

≈ 31110 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

19540 GBP / year

≈ 19540 GBP / year

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

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