MPhil in Social Anthropology at University of Oxford

Programme overview

Taught graduate course investigating diverse ways of understanding social life through advanced anthropological theory and ethnographic methods. Students undertake an independent year-long research project.

Duration: 21 months full time | Intake: 3 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Advanced anthropological theory and ethnographic methods plus an independent year-long research project.

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Entry requirements

First-class or strong upper second-class UK undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in any discipline; a minimum of 67% in at least one prior degree under the UK system. US bachelor's applicants normally need a minimum GPA of 3.6/4.0, though selection depends on other factors. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic overall 7.5 with at least 7.0 in each component (University higher level; equivalents such as TOEFL iBT 110 with minimum component scores accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 26,890 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 43,860 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: 3 October 2027

Duration: 21 months full-time

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