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PhD African Studies at University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PhD in African Studies is an interdisciplinary research degree with an international reputation. You will make an original contribution to our knowledge of Africa by pursuing an extended and focused piece of research on a topic of interest to you.

Faculty: College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Social and Political Science  |  Duration: 3 years full-time / 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/7). Scotland and rest of UK fee rate, per year (2026/7 rate; 2027/8 home rate not yet set) Source

International applicants: GBP 30,450 a year (2027/8). International/EU fee rate, per year Source

Duration: 3 years full-time / 6 years part-time

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