PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

South Asian Studies

Name: South Asian Studies
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The University of Edinburgh

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3 yearsDuration

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Course Overview

The PhD South Asian Studies at The University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The PhD in South Asian Studies is a research degree in which you will explore in depth a piece of theoretical, and/or methodological, and/or substantive research on a topic of your choice. We welcome applications from scholars wishing to study any aspect of society, culture or politics in South Asia. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

In depth a piece of theoretical

And/or methodological

And/or substantive research on a topic of your choice

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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Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 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

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working

10%Studying

10%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

95%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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