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African Studies, DPhil, PhD, University of Birmingham

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University of Birmingham

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
DPhil, PhD	Full-time	3 - 4 years	September	GBP 4180 per year	GBP 15210 per year
DPhil, PhD	Part-time	6 - 7 years	September	GBP 2090 per year	GBP 0 per year

About African Studies, DPhil, PhD - at University of Birmingham

The Department of African Studies and Anthropology (DASA) offers promising candidates the opportunity to carry out research in a centre of excellence in the study of Africa. African Studies and Anthropology has been ranked second among all Area Studies departments in the country in the Research Excellence Framework 2014. We give all possible support to our researchers, developing the resources available at the University and encouraging an active postgraduate environment for the exchange of information and ideas. The PhD - the most advanced research degree - leads to a dissertation of up to 80,000 words on a subject of your choice and under the expert supervision of an academic member of staff.

Entry requirements

Students will need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English and they can demonstrate their level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications.

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