Overview
The PhD in Biological Anthropology from University of Cambridge is normally obtained after three years of study (five years part-time) on an approved subject within the field of biological anthropology, and includes an oral examination on the thesis and the general field of knowledge in which it falls.
The thesis topic is normally proposed by the student and then decided between the student and the supervisor, and assistance is provided on elements of methodology and analysis, as well as with the written presentation.
The thesis must satisfy the examiners that the candidate can design and carry out investigations, assess and interpret the results obtained, and place the work in the wider perspective of the subject. The PhD is assessed solely on the basis of the thesis examination.
Learning Outcomes
- A PhD thesis in Biological Anthropology is expected to be a lucid, scholarly and substantial research contribution to knowledge on its topic, and to demonstrate a good understanding of the wider context of the chosen topic.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Thesis / Dissertation
- A report is submitted at the end of the first year and is assessed by internal review prior to registration.
- Subsequent yearly updates are then required in order to monitor progress. The objective here is formative, aiming to assure all concerned that the PhD project is on track and to put adjustments in place where necessary.
- It is not a formal assessment in the sense of forming an evaluated part of the student's academic record.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Anthropology Biology View 23 other PhDs in Anthropology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
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- Reasons for applying (2500 characters)
- Proposed Supervisor (M)
- Before applying, you must contact a supervisor informally to discuss your formal application and obtain a provisional agreement from them to supervise you. For more information on finding a Supervisor, see below.
- Research proposal (M)
- You are required to upload a research proposal not more than five to ten pages long specifying the research that you hope to undertake and including a statement of the research question and proposed methods. You must discuss this informally with a potential supervisor in the department before you submit it as part of your application. You should include a listing of specific resource needs for the proposed research (such as travel requirements, likely budgets, laboratory equipment, fieldwork etc).
- Sample of work (1)
Tuition Fee
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International
37458 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 37458 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9858 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9858 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Cambridge
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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