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Course summary
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, students 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). Its structure depends on prior qualification:
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Students are registered on the PhD programme and, during the first year, take a set of research training courses. After about 10 months (or 20 in part-time study) you will produce a 12,000-15,000 word research proposal. This proposal is examined in an oral viva. Successful completion of this viva and of coursework at satisfactory level, is a condition for you to proceed to field research. After fieldwork, you will return to the University and start writing your dissertation under the guidance of your supervisors.
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If you have successfully completed our MA Anthropological Research (or equivalent ESRC-recognised course in another UK institution), you may be in a position to start fieldwork as soon as is practicable, provided that you have submitted a satisfactory research proposal as part of that degree and it has been approved by the School of Social Sciences. After fieldwork, you will return to the University and start writing your dissertation under the guidance of your supervisors.
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Entry requirements
A First or Upper Second Class Bachelor's degree in a cognate subject (or its international equivalent). A Master's degree in anthropology with minimum 65% in the dissertation and overall grade, and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Fees for entry in 2023 have not yet been set.
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Course contact details
School of Social Sciences
Email:pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)161 275 4471
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