Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months. 3 yrs of full fees include 1 year fieldwork, and 1 final year of continuation.
Overview
Anthropology and Sociology PhD graduates from SOAS University of London have gone on to a range of occupations in the fields of social and market research, development organisations at home and overseas, international and national government and policy, heritage and museum services, journalism and in advisory services of many kinds.
Key facts:
In the first year, every MPhil student is appointed a three-person research committee comprising a principal supervisor, a second supervisor and the Research Tutor. MPhil students attend the weekly Research Training Seminar and the Research Methods course, and they take relevant language training. MPhil students may also be required to take additional regional, thematic or theory courses related to their chosen specialisation. Upon successful completion of a 20,000-word research report and fieldwork proposal, MPhil students are upgraded to PhD status and commence fieldwork. Visit the programme website for more information
The fieldwork experience forms the basis of a 100,000-word dissertation which should demonstrate original thinking and make a significant contribution to the discipline. During the post-fieldwork period, PhD students attend the weekly post-fieldwork seminar and have the opportunity to present their work in progress. MPhil and PhD students are encouraged to attend the variety of seminars and workshops that take place across the School.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- The variety of seminars you might like to attend at SOAS, and across London, is enormous, and you will need to be selective. The Anthropology Departmental Seminar meets on Wednesday afternoon and is a crucial element of the shared intellectual life of staff and postgraduate students.
- Fortnightly tutorials with your supervisors are the norm if you are full time, although there will be times when you will see your supervisor more frequently and others when you might need three weeks between appointments. You will also be required to attend and do the coursework for the Research Methods in Anthropology class in term 1 and the Research Training Seminar in both terms.
- In consultation with your supervisor, you may also decide to take a language course and you will be expected to follow classes and do the related coursework.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 100 (or 5 on the new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned)
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
A BA and/or MA degree in Anthropology, with a merit or equivalent in the Masters Degree and an MA dissertation grade of 65% (UK) or higher. Applicants must provide a clear and coherent research proposal of 2000 words, plus one academic reference. In exceptional cases we may accept applicants who do not meet these criteria if they show evidence of a strong Masters degree and/or appropriate level of relevant work experience. Visit the programme website for more information
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 44,021 AUD / year (approx. 23,390 GBP / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,514 AUD / year (approx. 5,055 GBP / year)
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,140-4,060 AUD / month. The living costs include total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.