
Course Overview
The PhD African Studies at University of Birmingham is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. 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 Birmingham's internationally renowned Department of African Studies and Anthropology and develop your own independent research project on Africa or its diasporas. You'll benefit from a rounded approach to your development as a researcher. You'll have opportunities to get involved in a range of research activities alongside your supervisory meetings, such as departmental research seminars and international workshops or conferences on cutting-edge research topics. This experience will help you develop your skills, improving your research project and preparing you for a future career... 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
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 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,390
per year
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.
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