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Full time | The University of Edinburgh | 3 years | 09-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

09-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

African Studies Africa: Politics

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Research profile

The Centre of African Studies offers a PhD programme with an international reputation, awarded from one of the world's leading universities.

Since its foundation in 1962, the Centre of African Studies (CAS) has expanded research activities from its core disciplines of history, politics, social anthropology and education to include many other fields, including: law; business and management studies; sociology; gender studies; environment and development; religious studies.

Training and support

As well as having access to a wide range of methodological courses and training resources in the School of Social & Political Science, you are encouraged to get involved with the fortnightly student-led methods and research seminar series.

Facilities

The city and the University have superb resources for the study of Africa. The National Library of Scotland has major collections relating to Africa, especially through the Church of Scotland’s mission papers.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

To be confirmed

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£26,300

Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, and a UK masters degree with an overall mark of 65% or its international equivalent.