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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

African Studies and Anthropology

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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6 yearsDuration
£23,390Per Year (Intl)
£5,181Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the PhD African Studies and Anthropology at University of Birmingham. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 6-year full-time and part-time structure. Join an internationally renowned department of African Studies and Anthropology and conduct anthropological research with a focus on communities in Africa or the African diaspora. You’ll be supported by an interdisciplinary department with strengths in both African studies and Anthropology. We'll provide you with expert supervision and knowledge of each discipline to enhance your research. Our Department of African Studies and Anthropology (DASA) is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence in research and postgraduate training. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Ethnographic Methods
African Diaspora Studies
Religion and Society in Africa
Gender
Kinship and Sexuality
Migration and Transnational Communities
Urban Anthropology and African Cities
Research Design and Doctoral Supervision
African Popular Culture and Media Studies
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,390

per year

Total Course Cost (6 years)£140,340

Home Student Fee

£5,181

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers African Studies and Anthropology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#11UK Ranking
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