PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Social Anthropology

Name: Social Anthropology
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The University of Edinburgh

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3 yearsDuration

N/ATuition Fee

£33,500Avg. Graduate Salary

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Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the PhD Social Anthropology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The PhD in Social Anthropology is a research programme in which you will make an original contribution to knowledge by pursuing an extended and focused piece of research on a topic of your interest. This PhD programme combines work on your thesis project, usually based on long-term fieldwork, with systematic training in anthropological and social research skills. We welcome interdisciplinary research. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Ethnographic Methods

Research Design and Analysis

Anthropological Theory and Practice

Fieldwork and Data Collection

Academic Writing and Publication

Advanced Qualitative Research Techniques

Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Anthropology

Critical Approaches to Ethnography

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	6.5	6	6	6	6

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£28,000	£33,500	£40,000
3 years	£25,000	£32,000	£38,500
5 years	£30,500	£40,000	£55,000

Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

72%Working

5%Studying

10%Work & Study

6%Seeking Work

81%Professional Jobs

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