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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy
Social Anthropology with Visual Media
University of ManchesterManchester, England
4 yearsDuration
£22,500Per Year (Intl)
£5,238Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in media and communication with the PhD Social Anthropology with Visual Media at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. The three/four year full-time (or part-time equivalent) PhD in Social Anthropology and Visual Media programme is intended for those who wish to incorporate the use of visual and/or audio media whilst pursuing doctoral research. Substantial original research, including ethnographic fieldwork of 12-18 months, will lead to the production of a thesis. You are required to produce visual and/or audio media as a necessary and integral feature of your thesis. 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 78% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Ethnographic Fieldwork Methods
Visual Anthropology and Media Production
Audio Documentation and Analysis
Advanced Anthropological Theory
Research Design and Proposal Development
Multimodal Representation in Anthropology
Qualitative Data Analysis and Interpretation
Doctoral Research Supervision and Conduct
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
£22,500
per year
Total Course Cost (48 months)£90,000
Home Student Fee
£5,238
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
73%Working
5%Studying
9%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
53%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
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