PhD Anthropology in Exeter United Kingdom | University of Exeter

The Department of Sociology, Philosophy, and Anthropology (SPA) provides diverse research degree options, including MA by Research, MPhil, and PhD programs. Our department fosters an inclusive, interdisciplinary environment where postgraduate students can pursue advanced research. We cover broad themes spanning sociology (including criminology), philosophy, anthropology, and anthrozoology, supporting innovative work across these fields and their intersections. The department is home to Egenis, a globally recognized research center dedicated to philosophical and social studies of the life sciences. Postgraduate students in SPA benefit from a welcoming, collaborative atmosphere that encourages intellectual exploration. We cultivate an academic setting that exposes students to varied perspectives and stimulating concepts. Our research approach emphasizes boundary-crossing thinking, bridging disciplines like philosophy-sociology-anthropology and social-life sciences, creating a dynamic environment for postgraduate scholars.