PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

African Studies

Name: African Studies
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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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3 yearsDuration

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Course Overview

The PhD African Studies at The University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The PhD in African Studies is an interdisciplinary research degree with an international reputation. You will make an original contribution to our knowledge of Africa by pursuing an extended and focused piece of research on a topic of interest to you. You will weave together multiple disciplines including political economy, social anthropology, legal studies, and history – to ground research in the dynamics of particular cities, countries, and populations. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

African Political Economy and Development

Comparative Legal Systems in Africa

African Social Anthropology and Ethnography

African History and Colonial Contexts

Research Methods for African Studies

Interdisciplinary Approaches to African Urbanisation

Gender

Conflict and Social Change in Africa

Doctoral Research Project and Thesis

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	7	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
3 years	£21,000	£27,000	£32,000
5 years	£26,500	£33,000	£44,000

Indicative Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working

15%Work & Study

90%Professional Jobs

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