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PhDs in Anthropology are doctoral research degrees that allow students to deeply explore a particular aspect of human societies, cultures, and their development.
Specifics vary drastically between programmes, but may involve research into the complexities of human behaviour, cultural practices, and the impact of social structures on diverse populations.
Entry requirements typically include an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as Anthropology, Sociology, or History. A relevant Masters degree may also be required depending on the programme.
Why study a PhD in Anthropology?
Develop Skills and Knowledge
A PhD in Anthropology allows you to not only develop your own knowledge of Anthropology, but also to make a unique, original contribution to the subject as a whole. By doing so, you will hone a variety of transferable skills, such as:
- Research and Analytical Skills: Ability to design, conduct, and analyse complex research projects.
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Expertise in evaluating anthropological theories and practices to address challenges.
- Communication and Presentation Skills: Proficiency in effectively conveying ideas and findings to diverse audiences.
Further Career Development
If you're hoping for a career in academia, a PhD is typically required. Other research-based careers may likewise require a PhD, and even when they don't, employers will value the research skills and knowledge developed during your degree. For more information, please visit our PhD employability guide.
After completing your PhD in Anthropology, a potential career option might be employment as an Academic Researcher. According to UK salary data from Glassdoor, an Academic Researcher earns an average of £33,747 per year, dependent on factors such as experience, employer and employment location.
Improve Employability
Completing a PhD may also improve your employability. According to the UK government's LEO Graduate and Postgraduate Outcomes survey, 83% of Anthropology PhD students were in further education or employment three years after graduation.
What do prospective Anthropology PhD students think about study?
We host the Pulse postgraduate survey to understand the motivations, concerns and expectations of students just like you. For prospective Anthropology PhD students in 2023:
- 71% were either positive or very positive about employment after graduation.
- 64% preferred on campus learning, 12% preferred online/distance learning, and 24% preferred a blended approach.
- 21% were interested in part-time study.
- In order of popularity, the top three study motivations were:
- Subject interest
- Challenge
- Skills development
If you'd like to make your voice heard, why not complete our survey? Your feedback will help us ensure our site is as helpful as possible for students like you!
Note: This guidance was produced with the assistance of AI. However, all data is derived from reliable, authoratitive sources, and all content has been reviewed by humans.
Global Development PhD studentships at a leading university
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LSE PhD studentships for 2025/26 entry
Want to know more? Ask LSE. . The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is the world's leading dedicated social science institution. Read more
Arts and Humanities studentships available at the University of Sussex via CHASE Doctoral Training Partnership
The University of Sussex and the Consortium of the Humanities and the Arts South-East (CHASE) invite applications for Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) PhD Studentship awards within and across the following fields. Read more
Arts and Humanities studentships available at the University of Sussex via CHASE Doctoral Training Partnership
The University of Sussex and the Consortium of the Humanities and the Arts South-East (CHASE) invite applications for Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) PhD Studentship awards within and across the following fields. Read more
PhD Opportunity - Developing and applying hierarchical Bayesian models to cognitive processes
'TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE'. Project aims: New variants of hierarchical Bayesian models of cognitive processes can be investigated using simulated, existing and new data sets. Read more
Take your research degree in Arts and Social Sciences or Business at Monash University Malaysia
Over 100+ Scholarships Available. Scholarships include the Graduate Research Excellence Scholarships, Tuition Waiver Scholarships, Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarships. Read more
Funded fellowship opportunities in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Visualization and Graphics
Research in the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Visualization and Graphics cluster work to understand how humans use computing technology and to help define the interactive technologies of the future. Read more
French PhD
The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures offers research strengths and opportunities for PhD supervision across all periods of French and Francophone literature and visual culture, French thought and modern French history and politics. Read more
German PhD (option of joint PhD with Stuttgart or Humboldt University)
Our current research students work mainly in cultural and historical studies from the Middle Ages to the present day, including literary studies, film and cinema studies; theatre studies; literary and cultural theory; and the history of ideas. Read more
History PhD (option of joint PhD with Hong Kong University or National University of Singapore)
The Department of History at King's has a long and distinguished tradition in world leading, cutting-edge research. Our staff and research students are fully engaged in original historical scholarship, ranging from late antiquity to the present day. Read more
Film Studies PhD (option of joint PhD with Hong Kong University)
The Film Studies Department at King's is one of the the leading centres for the study of cinema in London. We have internationally recognised research strengths in the following areas. Read more
Studying for a PhD in Humanities and Social Science
The University of Brighton has opened opportunities for self-funded PhD students in multiple areas of research in the fields of humanities and social sciences. Read more
PGR Opportunities at University of Strathclyde 2024
Founded in 1796 as a ‘place of useful learning' the University of Strathclyde is a leading technological University based in the heart of Glasgow. Read more
Digital Humanities PhD (option of a joint PhD with National University of Singapore)
The Department of Digital Humanities offers a PhD programme for suitably qualified candidates who wish to explore the transformative effects of digital information, technologies, and methods on the humanities, arts, culture and society. Read more
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