PhD Anthropology

The PhD in Anthropology at Brunel University London is a well-known research programme. It starts every year in January, April, and October and lasts for three years full-time and six years part-time.

The course provides students with the necessary and advanced skills in anthropology. It also teaches them how to do their own research and how to study people and cultures.

Researchers can carry out research in different areas. They would be under the supervision of two experts in the field. Researchers will also attend workshops, seminars, and go through self-study modules. Assessment is done through a final paper, a talk to answer questions, and progress reports written each year.

Brunel University London is a university that does a lot of research. It is one of the best public universities in London. It is ranked highly for its research, teaching, and for helping students find good career opportunities. Some of these rankings include Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings.

The university has students and staff from more than 150 countries. This makes it one of the leading universities in the UK in terms of having people from different cultures. The University offers various programmes, including undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees, research degrees, foundation programmes, pre-sessional English courses, and professional development programmes.

To apply for a PhD in Anthropology at Brunel University London, applicants must submit a personal statement and research proposal. They are required to contact potential supervisors before applying. Applicants should be available for an interview either online or in person.

Applicants who need a student visa must provide copies of passports, qualifications, visas and financial documents. Applicants will also submit official records from all post-secondary institutions attended and two academic references.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants should have an equivalent of a First Class or Upper Second Class honours degree.

English Proficiency:

• IELTS overall score of 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each section).
• TOEFL overall score of 90 (at least 20 in each section).
• Pearson PTE score of 59.
• BrunELT score of at least 63%.

International students have access to Funded PhD Studentships and Doctoral Researcher Funding Opportunities. Other external scholarships are available to PhD Anthropology researchers, including:

• Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate International Excellence Award
• Postgraduate International Bursary

The university also gives a 2% discount to students who pay their tuition fees early.

Brunel PhD in Anthropology graduates can have jobs such as:

• Academia
• Field researcher
• Archivist or heritage officer
• Policy analyst or cultural consultant
• Cultural liaison or community engagement officer

Applications for PhD Anthropology and other postgraduate research programmes are submitted on the University’s website. Applicants are encouraged to contact our experienced counsellor for free. They will guide applicants on everything that is needed, and all requirements will be met.