Overview

About the programme

Social Anthropology research at the University of St Andrews is driven by a vigorous and exciting environment that brings together emerging and established academics working on a range of topics across the globe.

Alongside deep local knowledge in the Americas, Africa, Eurasia and the Pacific this has allowed the Department to consolidate an international reputation for world-leading research in areas such as energy and climate change, history and temporality, health and disease, or art and ethics.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

art and material culture
collaborative anthropology
energy and climate change
epistemologies of medicine
history and archive

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-05-27 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Anthropology View 23 other PhDs in Anthropology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is normally on the basis of a good Masters degree which must be related to your area of research.

CV or résumé. This should include your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date.
A research proposal
A sample of academic written work in English
Two original signed academic references
Academic transcripts and degree certificates. Please only send certified copies with official English translations if applicable. Do not send original documents as they cannot be returned.
English language requirements certificate

Tuition Fee

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International

20940 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20940 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for St Andrews

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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