Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Research degrees can start anytime, except for advertised studentships or projects. You can apply up to 18 months in advance.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 90
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Anthropology
Overview
University of Aberdeen's anthropology department was established at the turn of the millennium, initially with a specific focus on the Anthropology of the North, an orientation unique among UK departments.
Features
- Our research has since expanded to encompass other ethnographic regions, from South America to Europe to Central and South Asia.
- It addresses a broad range of contemporary social and cultural themes, including religion, the state, human-animal relations, museums and indigenous politics.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Anthropology of the North
- Anthropology of Art and Craft
- Environment and Perception
- Religion Belief and the State
- Museums and Histories of Science
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: 90
General requirements
- To apply for this programme applicants must have at least a good honours degree in anthropology or a related subject. Applicants intending to progress from the MRes to the PhD programme should also provide a short statement about their research interests.
- Applicants for this programme must have a good honours degree in anthropology or a related subject and must normally provide evidence of postgraduate training in anthropological research methods.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD.
- International: 40,841 AUD / year (≈ 21,700 GBP / year) — Non-residents
- Domestic: 9,422 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year) — Citizens or residents
Living costs
Aberdeen, United Kingdom: 1,372-2,012 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.