| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
| 2025-04-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Social Anthropology PhD at the University of Sussex is an interdisciplinary research program that emphasizes ethnographic and theoretical methods. It encompasses a diverse array of research areas, from health and the body to political movements and transnationalism. The program boasts a vibrant intellectual environment with expert faculty and a welcoming student community, offering opportunities for up to 4 years of full-time study or 6 years of part-time study.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Social Anthropology PhD at the University of Sussex is a research-based program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct cutting-edge research in social and human life across the globe. The program emphasizes ethnographic and theoretical research, fostering an interdisciplinary approach that draws upon fields such as development studies, cultural studies, global health, and human geography. The program boasts a vibrant and diverse community of researchers, including expert faculty and doctoral students, who contribute to a unique intellectual environment. The program is committed to diversity, inclusion, and representation, creating a welcoming and supportive community for all students.
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- Areas of Study: The program offers a wide range of research areas, including:
- Health, science, and the body
- Gender and sexuality
- Human rights, justice, and violence
- Politics, power, and political movements
- The global economy, finance, and development
- Moral and alternative economies
- Race, ethnicity, and indigeneity
- Religion and religious practices
- Environment, natural resources, and extractive industries
- Migration, transnationalism, and connectivity
- Visual anthropology, culture, and media
- Program Duration: The program can be completed in up to 4 years full-time or 6 years part-time.
- Program Start Dates: Students can choose to start in September, January, or April.
- Program Ranking: The University of Sussex is ranked 7th in the UK for research in Anthropology (REF 2021, Times Higher Education).
- Student Testimonial: "There was a real community among PhD candidates and staff in anthropology, and it allowed me to build collaborations with other researchers. The intellectual environment is unique: progressive, dedicated and welcoming.” - James McMurray, Social Anthropology PhD student.
