Anthropology, Human Geography & Development Studies, PhD/MA by Research at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

This research degree (PhD or MA by Research) in Anthropology, Human Geography or Development Studies is studied full-time or part-time in person at the Preston Campus. Students research within a community of scholars on themes such as migration, sustainability and cultural diversity, with supervision in topics including climate displacement, Indigenous knowledge and political economy.

Faculty: School of Psychology and Humanities | Duration: 1-3 years | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent research degree: anthropology (human cultures, beliefs and behaviours using fieldwork and theory), human geography (urbanisation, sustainability and spatial processes) or development studies (poverty, inequality and sustainability, blending economics, politics and sociology).

Career pathways

Careers in academia, international organisations and policy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PhD via MPhil: a master's degree with merit or distinction in a related field, or equivalent professional experience in the discipline. MA by Research: an honours degree of 2:1 or above in a related field, or equivalent professional experience. English: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0 or equivalent. Ghana-specific route stated on the page: Ghanaian Pre-Masters (lower GPA with Postgraduate Diploma) or HND with Postgraduate Diploma; English via IELTS 6.5 (no component below 6.0) or WAEC/WASSCE English grade C6.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,510 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,250 a year (2026/27). Postgraduate research full-time international fee; research-degree band, not course-specific Source

Intake: September, January or March

Duration: 1-3 years

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