London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in African Studies in Camden United Kingdom | School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
|
Camden United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,490
(c. USD30,156.84)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The MPhil/PhD in African Studies offers supervision for research projects leading to MPhil and PhD degrees across the broad field of African studies. Topics may include language studies (covering descriptive, comparative, philological, or textual approaches), literature (whether focused on authors, themes, or comparative analysis), or performing arts - all within our department's core expertise in African Languages, Cultures and Literatures. We also facilitate interdisciplinary research through joint supervision with other departments and centers.
Each new MPhil/PhD candidate receives guidance from a three-member supervisory committee, consisting of a primary supervisor (60% commitment), second supervisor (25%), and third supervisor (15%). First-year students typically meet their primary supervisor every two weeks for at least one hour. While the primary supervisor always comes from the student's registered department, the additional supervisors may be from other departments within the Faculty of Languages and Cultures or other School faculties. For certain research projects, we may recommend co-supervision with two primary supervisors, in which case the committee includes just one additional supervisor.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
We normally require a 2.1 bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) plus a Masters degree in appropriate subject area plus one reference. In exceptional cases we may accept applicants who do not meet these criteria if they show evidence of a strong Masters degree and/or appropriate level of relevant work experience.
The School's minimum entry requirement for applying for the PhD and VRS programmes is a good UK Master's degree (or overseas equivalent), which is generally in a relevant area to the programme you are applying to. In some cases prior knowledge of a language may be necessary or advisable.
Full academic transcripts of your College/University studies to date (with official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator if not in English)
An academic transcript is a record of your study undertaken detailing the courses or modules you studied each year, the mark you received for these and the credit value and level of each module.
Copies of official transcripts for all qualifications awarded at a degree level or higher must be uploaded to your online application. These transcripts must detail all marks received throughout the duration of your studies.
Copies of your degree certificates (diplomas) (with official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator if not in English).
IELTS Academic - 7.0 with 6.5 in each subscore (7.0 in Writing)
TOEFL IBT - 105 with 23 in each subscore (25 in Writing)
The School's minimum entry requirement for applying for the PhD and VRS programmes is a good UK Master's degree (or overseas equivalent), which is generally in a relevant area to the programme you are applying to. In some cases prior knowledge of a language may be necessary or advisable.
Full academic transcripts of your College/University studies to date (with official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator if not in English)
An academic transcript is a record of your study undertaken detailing the courses or modules you studied each year, the mark you received for these and the credit value and level of each module.
Copies of official transcripts for all qualifications awarded at a degree level or higher must be uploaded to your online application. These transcripts must detail all marks received throughout the duration of your studies.
Copies of your degree certificates (diplomas) (with official translations from the institution or provided by a recognised translator if not in English).
IELTS Academic - 7.0 with 6.5 in each subscore (7.0 in Writing)
TOEFL IBT - 105 with 23 in each subscore (25 in Writing)
Tuition
GBP
22,490