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PhD Anthropology at Durham University

Durham University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PhD offers the opportunity to develop and deliver an original research project under the supervision of at least two academic staff members, with close mentorship, tailored training and membership of one of the department's research groups. This is the Sociocultural pathway.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Anthropology  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Intake: October, January or April  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first year includes a biweekly research seminar, the option to audit taught postgraduate modules and a 7,000-word progression script assessed by viva; the second year is devoted to fieldwork or data collection and the third to analysis and writing, supported by a staff-led writing seminar.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must identify two academic staff willing to act as primary and secondary supervisors before applying, and supply a research proposal of up to 2,000 words and a 2-page CV.

Intake: October, January or April

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