PhD in Culture and Evolution

There are three strands:

• Relationships – E.g. interpersonal attraction and mate choice, relationship maintenance and satisfaction, jealousy etc. Also intergroup relations (between cultures and ethnic groups).
• Morality – E.g. what is considered right and wrong, political beliefs, views on resource distribution etc.
• Conflict & Cooperation – E.g. interpersonal and intergroup, sexual conflict and intrasexual competition, sources of conflict such as inequality etc.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Attitudes towards, and behavioural consequences of, inequality
• Close personal relationships
• Community and wellbeing
• Competitiveness and risk-taking among males
• Cooperation within groups, including between leaders and followers
• Cultural variation in prosocial behaviours

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Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 98
• PTE Academic: 64
• IELTS: 7

Other requirements

General requirements

• The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1).
• If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you must prove knowledge of the English language so that we can issue you a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS). To do this, you will need an IELTS for UKVI or Trinity SELT test pass gained from a test centre approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and on the Secure English Language Testing (SELT) list.

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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): 47,228 AUD / year (≈ 24,795 GBP / year)
• Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)

Additional Details

• Tuition for international: £12,395 part-time
• Tuition for UK: £2,619 part-time

Living costs

London, United Kingdom: 2,166-4,109 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Culture and Evolution.

Available Scholarships

• Banco de Mexico FIDERH Scholarship – Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026
• ServiceScape Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• ACES Scholarships – Independent provider, Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• Scholarships for PhD Students – Merit-based, Grant, 19000 GBP, Deadline Not specified
• Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Merit-based, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 28 Feb 2027
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
• Women Scholarship for International Students – Grant, 5000 USD, Deadline 28 Aug 2026
• The PhD Prep Fellowship – Grant, 10000 USD, Deadline 01 Sep 2026
• Dream Chaser Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027
• Scholarship for students with disabilities – Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline Not specified
• Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027