Program Overview

PhD Anthropology, Media and Performance

Overview

Our PhD Anthropology, Media and Performance stands out for its rigorous interdisciplinary approach, fostering a comprehensive understanding of cultural phenomena. With a focus on global perspectives, this programme encourages students to conduct fieldwork worldwide, promoting a diverse and inclusive exploration of cultures and societies. Benefit from the expertise of our world-class research academics, who are leaders in their fields. 2nd in the UK for Drama and Film research (overall GPA, REF 2021).

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and
• Master's degree in a relevant subject – with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent)

Programme Options

| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning
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PhD | Y | Y | N | N

Programme Details

• Duration: 3 years (full-time), 6 years (part-time)
• Degree awarded: Doctor of Philosophy

Fees

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:

• PhD (full-time)
  • UK students (per annum): £5,006
  • International, including EU, students (per annum): £22,000
• PhD (part-time)
  • UK students (per annum): £2,503
  • International, including EU, students (per annum): £11,000

Scholarships/Sponsorships

There are a range of scholarships, studentships and awards to support both UK and overseas postgraduate researchers, details of which can be found via the links below.

• AHRC North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership (NWCDTP) PhD Studentships 2025 Entry
• School of Arts, Languages and Cultures PhD Studentships 2025 Entry
• China Scholarship Council - The University of Manchester (CSC-UoM) Joint Scholarship Programme - Competition Closed for 2025 Entry
• Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships 2025 Entry
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (High Income Countries)
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (Least Developed Countries and Fragile States) - Competition Closed for 2025 Entry
• President's Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Awards 2025 Entry

Careers

No specific career information is provided for this program. However, the skills and knowledge gained through this PhD program can be applied to various careers in academia, research, media, and performance.