PhD in Social Anthropology

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

10%

International:

10%

North West England:

45%

London:

15%

South East England:

20%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

55%

Job Placement

90%

Top recruiters

American Historical Association

American Association for State and Local History

Wellcome Trust

British Museum

National Trust for Historic Preservation

American Museum of Natural History

UNESCO

Oxfam

Save the Children

University College London

National Trust

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$22,000 / year

Overall Cost

$37,000 / year

FAQs

• How do I apply?
  
  Applications are submitted online. All required supporting documents must be included at the time of submission, as incomplete applications may not be considered
• What are the application deadlines?
  
  For internal funding competitions: 1 December 2024. For self-funded or externally funded applicants: 30 June 2025 for September 2025 entry.
• Are there specific residency requirements?
  
  Students must reside within commuting distance of Manchester during their studies, except when undertaking approved fieldwork or placements.
• What is the duration and structure of the programme?
  
  The PhD typically lasts 3 or 4 years full-time (or part-time equivalent), depending on entry point and prior qualifications. The programme involves substantial original research, usually including 12–18 months of ethnographic fieldwork, culminating in a thesis of up to 80,000 words. Students take research training courses in the first year and must pass a research proposal and oral viva before proceeding to fieldwork.
• What are the English language requirements?
  
  IELTS: Minimum 7.0 overall, with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in other sections. TOEFL (iBT): Minimum 100 overall, 25 in all sections. Pearson Test of English: Minimum 76 overall, 76 in writing, 70 in other sections. Alternatively, a recent degree from a majority English-speaking country may suffice.
• What are the entry requirements for the PhD in Social Anthropology?
  
  Applicants should have a Bachelor’s (Honours) degree in Social Anthropology or a related subject with at least a 2:1 (UK 60%) or overseas equivalent, and/or a Master’s degree in Social Anthropology or a relevant subject with a minimum of 65% in both the dissertation and overall grade, with no mark below 55%. Those with only an undergraduate degree are generally considered for the 1+3 programme (integrated MA in Anthropological Research plus PhD), while those with a Master’s degree are eligible for the +3 (PhD only) programme. For the Social Anthropology with Visual Media pathway, practical competence in visual media is desirable but not essential.