PhD Social Anthropology with Visual Media at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Gain additional skills in visual and audio media during research which examines human life. Combine the study of social anthropology and visual and audio media in your doctoral training. Join a lively PhD community working in all the world's continents and a variety of topics.

What you will study

The three or four year full-time (or part-time equivalent) PhD in Social Anthropology and Visual Media programme is intended for those who wish to incorporate the use of visual and/or audio media whilst pursuing doctoral research. Substantial original research, including ethnographic fieldwork of 12-18 months, will lead to the production of a thesis.

Career pathways

At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help support you with your goals for the future . Many graduates have gone on to academic posts involving an audio-visual dimension.

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Application information

Entry requirements

- Bachelor's (Honours) degree in Social Anthropology or a cognate subject with an overall average of 2:1 (UK 60%) or above (or overseas equivalent); and/or Master's degree in Social Anthropology or a relevant subject with a minimum of 65% in the dissertation and overall grade, with no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent); Some practical competence in the use of visual media is desired but not essential. English language: IELTS test minimum score - 7.0 overall, 7.0 in writing, 6.5 in other sections. Interview: As part of the offer making process, applicants will be required to undertake an interview assessment.

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 Years [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time]

Apply through the official page: https://www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/

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