Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026 (National) – This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Jun 2027
More details:
- If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round.
- If you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Anthropology; African studies
Overview
You’ll be supported by an interdisciplinary department with strengths in both African studies and Anthropology.
They'll provide you with expert supervision and knowledge of each discipline to enhance your research. Learn more at the African Studies and Anthropology course offered by University of Birmingham. Visit the programme website for more information.
Careers Support
At Birmingham, they prepare the researchers to make an impact across every sector of society. The PhD graduates are global change-makers: advancing knowledge, shaping policy, leading industries, and educating future generations.
You'll benefit from dedicated careers support tailored to your unique paths. The expert team of Careers Advisers, including a dedicated postgraduate research adviser, offer one-to-one guidance to help researchers navigate career decisions both within and beyond academia.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one to one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters.
They also offer subject specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.
Programme Structure
Research themes:
- For over 60 years, the Department of African Studies and Anthropology has united Africa-focussed researchers in the arts, humanities and social sciences, and fostered interaction between these disciplines.
Check out the full curriculum
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 88 or 4.5 (new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned; equivalent to the 0-120 score).
PTE Academic: 67
IELTS: 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- If you’re applying for a PhD, you’ll 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.
- If you’re applying for distance learning research programmes, you’ll also need to show that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.
- You'll normally need to submit a research proposal. The word count is typically 1,000-1,500 words for Arts programmes and around 2,500 words for Law programmes. See the Application Process section 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): 44,191 AUD / year ≈ 23,390 GBP / year
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,896 AUD / year ≈ 5,238 GBP / year
Additional Details
- UK: £2,619 (part-time)
- International: £11,695 (part-time)
Living costs
Birmingham, United Kingdom
1,445-2,142 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for African Studies and Anthropology.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Provided by university
- Tackling Health Inequalities in Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation – University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom. Grant, various benefits. Merit-based. Deadline: 07 Sep 2026.
- Birmingham Marshall Scholarship – University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom. Grant, various benefits. Deadline: 24 Sep 2026.
Independent provider
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – U.S. government. Grant, various benefits. Deadline: 07 Oct 2026.
- ServiceScape Scholarship – ServiceScape. Grant, 1000 USD. Deadline: 30 Nov 2026.
- ACES Scholarships – ACES Education Fund. Grant, 3500 USD. Deadline: 15 Nov 2026.
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation. Grant, various benefits. Merit-based. Deadline: Not specified.
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Junhua Li. Grant, 19000 GBP. Merit-based. Deadline: Not specified.
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Boustany Foundation. Grant, various benefits. Merit-based. Deadline: 28 Feb 2027.
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – IvyPanda. Grant, 1000 USD. Merit-based. Deadline: 31 Oct 2026.
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Voice Talent Online. Grant, 1000 USD. Deadline: 01 Mar 2027.
- Women Scholarship for International Students – educations.com. Grant, 5000 USD. Merit-based. Deadline: 28 Aug 2026.
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Admit Lab. Grant, 10000 USD. Merit-based. Deadline: 01 Sep 2026.
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Salvado Law. Grant, 1000 USD. Merit-based. Deadline: 13 Jan 2027.
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Anonymous Hope Fund. Grant, 3000 USD. Need-based. Deadline: 31 Dec 2026.
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Grant, 22500 GBP. Deadline: Not specified.
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria – Leopold Figl Foundation. Grant, various benefits. Need-based. Deadline: 31 Dec 2026.
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – IELTS from 6 to 9. Grant, 1500 USD. Deadline: Not specified.
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme. Grant, 12000 USD. Deadline: 11 Jan 2027.
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