African Studies and Anthropology PhD/MA by Research
Program Overview
The Department of African Studies and Anthropology offers four postgraduate research-only programs, allowing students to pursue their academic studies with a PhD or conduct research at the Masters level. The department has an international reputation for its interdisciplinary approach and diverse range of expertise, providing researchers with a strong grounding in anthropology and access to an active research community. Students will benefit from staff conducting research across the African continent and in the diaspora.
Program Outline
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The Department of African Studies and Anthropology has an international reputation as a centre of excellence in the study of Africa and its diasporas. As a postgraduate researcher in the Department, you will benefit from its interdisciplinary approach and strong grounding in anthropology, diverse range of expertise and active, well-integrated research community. DASA staff conduct research across the African continent and in the diaspora. We offer four postgraduate research-only programmes, whether you are looking to complete your academic studies with a PhD or pursue your research at Masters level. Find out more about what to expect from a PhD and MA by Research.
UK: £4,786 full-time; £2,393 part-time International: £21,840 full-time; £10,920 part-time (distance learning only)
University of Birmingham Summary
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The University of Birmingham is a leading global university with a strong focus on research and innovation. It is committed to developing solutions for a thriving planet and improving the health of people around the world.
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The University of Birmingham offers a welcoming environment for students, with opportunities to settle in, make new friends, discover the city of Birmingham, and prepare for their studies. The university also has a vision for its campus development in the next 20 years, aiming to enhance and refine the global campuses.
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Global Impact:
The university's research is focused on addressing major global issues, such as climate change and global health.Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
The university encourages collaboration across disciplines to drive innovation and find solutions to complex problems.Pioneering Breakthroughs:
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The university has five research challenge themes that guide its focus and draw on its vast expertise and resources. These themes showcase the university's pioneering breakthroughs, multidisciplinary collaboration, and significant global impact.
Entry Requirements:
For MRes and MA by Research programmes, entry to our programmes usually requires a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK, usually in a relevant area. Applicants for a PhD will also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area. Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements. If you are applying for distance learning research programmes, you will also be required to demonstrate that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning. If your qualifications are non-standard or different from the entry requirements stated here, please contact the admissions tutor.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band is equivalent to: TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 21 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 59 in all four skills Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
