History
The School of Anthropology and Conservation at Kent was founded in 1997. It presently ranks sixth in The Guardian rating of the UK’s Anthropology departments, and is unique in recognizing the importance of the fundamental link between human society, human evolution, and the natural environment (through the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology)
Education
The School of Anthropology and Conservation is home to a diverse range of interesting and stimulating undergraduate programmes. Whether you want to discover links between human's and primates, learn about other cultures and languages or preserve our natural environment - we have a programme to suit you.
Our postgraduate programmes cover a broad range of topics in social and biological anthropology, ethnobiology, and biodiversity conservation. You will discover the extent of our international reach, the quality and reputation of our research, and the outstanding facilities we are able to offer.
Research
The school administers research activity through Thematic Areas. These groups aim to cultivate a dynamic research culture which increases the reach of our expertise, releases staff to conduct fieldwork, encourages collaboration, supports grant funding applications and provides training and support for new researchers:
- Biological Anthropology
- Conservation Biology
- Conservation Social Science
- Socio-cultural Anthropology
Career
Our graduates have been very successful in securing work and further education. 89% of the 2009/10 cohort were in jobs or further study 6 months after graduation. 70% of our students who have proceeded into work have secured Graduate level jobs.
School of Anthropology and Conservation Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to School of Anthropology and Conservation. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
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3500 CNY
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15 Mar 2025
Chinese Government Scholarship Type A - Bilateral Program
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1000000 KRW
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Global Scholarship Program (GSP)
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332500 USD
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31 May 2025
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
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300000 MXN
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20 Mar 2025
CONACYT Scholarships For Doctoral Studies Abroad
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300000 MXN
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08 May 2025
South-East Regional CONACYT Scholarships
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40000 AUD
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30 Apr 2025
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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40000 USD
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31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Master/Doctoral Program Of Lotte Foundation
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40000 USD
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31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam
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40000 USD
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Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
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35000 USD
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31 Jan 2025
Fulbright Scholarship
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30000 CZK
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Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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30000 USD
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Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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30000 USD
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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21200 EUR
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01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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20000 USD
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03 Mar 2025
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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11000 USD
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Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
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10000 USD
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30 Apr 2025
OAS/OEA Scholarship
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7750 USD
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University Of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) Graduate Fellowships
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6000 USD
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Tatra Banka Scholarship
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Various benefits
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Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
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3500 CNY
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15 Mar 2025
Chinese Government Scholarship Type A - Bilateral Program
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1000000 KRW
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Global Scholarship Program (GSP)
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332500 USD
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31 May 2025
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
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300000 MXN
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20 Mar 2025
CONACYT Scholarships For Doctoral Studies Abroad
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300000 MXN
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08 May 2025
South-East Regional CONACYT Scholarships
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Master/Doctoral Program Of Lotte Foundation
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40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam
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40000 USD
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Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
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35000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2025
Fulbright Scholarship
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30000 CZK
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Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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30000 USD
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Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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30000 USD
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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20000 USD
Deadline
03 Mar 2025
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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11000 USD
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Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
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10000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
OAS/OEA Scholarship
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7750 USD
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University Of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) Graduate Fellowships
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6000 USD
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Tatra Banka Scholarship
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3200 USD
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United Arab Emirates Government Scholarship Programs
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Various benefits
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30 Apr 2025
The Scholar Foundation Scholarship
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2055 EUR
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16 May 2025
André Mandouze Scholarship
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734 EUR
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Belgium - French Community - Research Stay For University Graduates, Phd Students, Researchers And University Teachers (1 - 10 Months) - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program
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Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
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3500 CNY
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15 Mar 2025
Chinese Government Scholarship Type A - Bilateral Program
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1000000 KRW
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Global Scholarship Program (GSP)
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332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
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300000 MXN
Deadline
20 Mar 2025
CONACYT Scholarships For Doctoral Studies Abroad
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300000 MXN
Deadline
08 May 2025
South-East Regional CONACYT Scholarships
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Master/Doctoral Program Of Lotte Foundation
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40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam
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40000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
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35000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2025
Fulbright Scholarship
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30000 CZK
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Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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30000 USD
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Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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30000 USD
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based
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Student services
The School houses excellent facilities to support studies including a suite of Mac computers, Ethnobiology lab, Modern DNA lab, Museum DNA lab, Biological Anthropology Research lab, Animal Postcranial Evolution lab, Visual Anthropology lab and a Conservation field site.
Campus life
Attracting students from over 80 countries our school community is diverse and vibrant.
Students engage with academic staff through lectures, tutorials but also through seminar series, annual distinguished speaker lectures, and a range of social events. In addition the University houses a huge array of sports clubs and societies, bars and cafes and whole campus events e.g. Worldfest.