DPhil in Anthropology at University of Oxford

Entry requirements

A master's degree with an overall grade of 67% or above and normally a dissertation at 67% or above, and a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in any subject; at least one of these degrees should normally be in a branch of anthropology relevant to the proposed research. Distinction-level students in a closely related discipline may be admitted as PRS on condition they take coursework in anthropology in year one (US bachelor's degree: GPA normally 3.6 out of 4.0). No GRE or GMAT scores; publications not expected. Higher-level English is stated as essential to completing the degree. Three referees are required. Supporting documents are required with the application. English language (higher level, for applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 (Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24; TOEFL tests taken from 21 January 2026 are not accepted until a review of the revised test is complete); C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall and 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall and 155 per component. Tests must be taken no more than two years before the course start.