Study African Studies and Anthropology PhD at University of Birmingham in the UK, Department of African Studies and Anthropology

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What will I learn?

Join an internationally renowned department of African Studies and Anthropology and conduct anthropological research with a focus on communities in Africa or the African diaspora.You’ll be supported by an interdisciplinary department with strengths in both African studies and Anthropology. We'll provide you with expert supervision and knowledge of each discipline to enhance your research. Course highlightsOur Department of African Studies and Anthropology (DASA) is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence in research and postgraduate training. Benefit from the department’s international staff, interdisciplinary approach, diverse range of expertise, and active research community. Academics in the Department of African Studies and Anthropology can supervise research projects drawing on archival, ethnographic and/or textual and media sources.We have thematic expertise in topics including migration and diasporas, religion and society, economic inequality and insecurity, youth, the urban, popular culture, kinship, gender and sexuality.

Which department am I in?

Department of African Studies and Anthropology

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£23,390.00 (US$ 30,207) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£23,390.00 (US$ 30,207) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Online

Edgbaston, Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

If youre applying for a PhD , youll also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area. Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.