Merit
President's Doctoral Scholar Award
University of Manchester · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
3 yearsDuration
£7,500Per Year (Intl)
£15,750Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by University of Manchester, the PhD Social Anthropology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The Social Anthropology PhD programme involves substantial original research, normally including ethnographic fieldwork of 12-18 months and leading to the production of a thesis of up to 80,000 words. Throughout, you work closely with an expert supervisor, with further guidance from at least one extra supervisor. Duration of the programme is three or four years, full-time study (or part-time equivalent). A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Ethnographic Research Methods
Advanced Anthropological Theory
Qualitative Data Analysis
Research Ethics and Practice
Fieldwork Preparation and Design
Writing the Doctoral Dissertation
Contemporary Issues in Social Anthropology
Research Proposal Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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 | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£7,500
per year
Total Course Cost (36 months)£22,500
Home Student Fee
£15,750
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
Salary data is not yet available for this course.
💼 Employment Breakdown
73%Working
8%Studying
10%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
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