Course Overview
Offered by University of Sussex, the PhD Social Anthropology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. 7th in the UK for our research overall in Anthropology in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) Join one of the leading Anthropology departments in the UK where a diverse community of expert faculty and doctoral students carry out cutting-edge research. You’ll be part of a lively and global PhD community of researchers who conduct ethnographic and theoretical research on social and human life across the world. We’re proud of our interdisciplinary engagement with a range of fields, and we have a particularly close affinity with development studies, cultural studies, global health and human ... International tuition fees are £23,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,238 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
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 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,500
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sussex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £28,000 | £34,500 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £25,500 | £31,000 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £33,000 | £42,500 |
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💼 Employment Breakdown
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