PhD Anthropology, Media and Performance at University of Manchester

Undertake practice-based research training by drama and visual anthropology experts. Our PhD Anthropology, Media and Performance stands out for its rigorous interdisciplinary approach, fostering a comprehensive understanding of cultural phenomena. With a focus on global perspectives, this programme encourages students to conduct fieldwork worldwide, promoting a diverse and inclusive exploration of cultures and societies.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures  |  Duration: 3 years (full-time), 6 years (part-time)  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This practice-based Anthropology, Media and Performance PhD programme will see you carry out an extensive piece of research in the field. Jointly managed by the Drama department and the Granada Centre for Visual Anthropology /Social Anthropology, this programme begins with a year of academic formation and preliminary training in research methods and relevant craft techniques, before you carry out your project on the basis of field research of up to a year's duration.

Career pathways

As we are an inter-disciplinary department in Drama, our PhD students work across theatre, film and screen studies, digital humanities, and so on. The skills gained through the PhD process are wide-ranging and varied.

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