PhD in Anthropology

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Africa:

2%

Oceania:

1%

UK:

67%

EU:

10%

North America:

6%

Asia:

6%

Others:

8%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

95%

Job Placement

95%

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

$31,090 / year

Overall Cost

$46,090 / year

FAQs

• What support and resources are available?
  
  Regular supervision and research seminars Access to research training in the Social Sciences Division Opportunities to present research in seminars and conferences Access to university resources such as libraries, IT, and language centres.
• What funding and scholarships are available?
  
  Oxford offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities. Applicants are encouraged to check the university’s graduate admissions and departmental funding pages for up-to-date information
• What happens after the DPhil?
  
  Graduates are qualified for academic research and teaching positions, as well as roles in a wide range of professions requiring social science skills and cross-cultural understanding. Is fieldwork compulsory? No, fieldwork is not compulsory, but it is a significant part of many students’ research projects.
• What research areas are available?
  
  Research spans social, cultural, medical, biological, and evolutionary anthropology, with topics such as: Migration and migrant populations Social and cultural influences on health Material culture and museums Human cooperation and behaviour Adaptations to environment and technology.
• What is the structure of the programme?
  
  Most students enter as Probationer Research Students (PRS). The first year includes weekly seminars, research methods modules, and regular meetings with supervisors. Students develop and begin work on their thesis topic during the first year. Fieldwork with human subjects is encouraged but not compulsory. Training in research skills, data analysis, interpretation, and academic writing is provided throughout the programme.
• How long does the DPhil take?
  
  Full-time: 3–4 years (typically 36 months) Part-time: 6–8 years (typically 72 months).
• What are the entry requirements?
  
  A master’s degree with an overall grade of 67% or above. A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (at least one degree should normally be in a branch of anthropology relevant to the proposed research). Distinction-level students in closely related disciplines may be considered, provided they undertake anthropology coursework in their first year.