Course summary
Supervision in: Anthropological theory; symbolic systems; ethnohistory; economic anthropology; ecology; hunting, and gathering societies; development; regional specialisms (Africa, the Amazon, the Andes, the Caribbean, Europe (especially the British Isles, Spain, and Gypsies), Melanesia, and the Middle East). Close relations with kindred disciplines, allows for the possibility of inter-departmental supervision of research projects of an interdisciplinary nature. Students are given ample opportunity to present and exchange ideas and writing drafts in a host of formal and informal settings. Weekly departmental seminars along with reading and writing groups allow postgraduates to discuss and analyse theoretical, methodological and ethical issues pertaining to social anthropology.
Modules
There are no compulsory modules for the PhD programme. PhD candidates have the opportunity to participate in, and organize various conferences and workshops. This often results in publication projects led by postgraduates. Additionally, PhD students take part in the Scottish Training in Anthropological Research (STAR Programme), which brings researchers together before and after fieldwork as part of the candidate’s continuing education and skill building.
Assessment method
PhD: Assessment is based on an 80,000 word thesis.
Entry requirements
A good Honours degree (UK 2.1 or above) or its equivalent, GPA of 3.6 or better on a 4 point scale. Candidates may be advised to take the MRes 1st if they have insufficient anthropological preparation. All applicants whose 1st language is not English require satisfactory British Council IELTS, or equivalent.
English language requirements
For the current English Language requirements please visit the English language requirements for postgraduate students on the University of St Andrews website.
English language requirements for postgraduate students
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/language-requirements/postgraduate/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For the most current information on course fees please visit https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/postgraduate/taught/.
Sponsorship information
Entrant accommodation bursary; recent graduate discount; Santander 600 scholarships; Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust bursary; school's studentships; ESRC; Carnegie Trust.
Provider information
University of St Andrews
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