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University of Exeter: Anthropology
| Institution | University of Exeter View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy and Anthropology |
| Web | https://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
In the Department of Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology we offer of a variety of research degrees, from MA by Research, to MPhil, to PhD. Please see here for an explanation of different types of degree available.
In our Department you have the opportunity to undertake advanced postgraduate research in a friendly, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and highly productive community. We have a range of interests that cut across themes in sociology (including criminology), philosophy, anthropology and anthrozoology. We support postgraduate students working across a diverse range of topics in these disciplines and at their boundaries. Our department includes Egenis, the Centre for the Study of Life Sciences, an internationally recognised research centre for philosophical and social studies of the life sciences.
Research overview Some examples of our areas and topics of study are listed below. Visit our research pages and staff profiles for more information about individual research interests.
Anthropology - Anthropology of Food
-
Anthropology of Health and Illness
-
Anthropology of Art and Visual Anthropology
-
Kinship, Marriage and Gender
-
Sound studies
-
Wellbeing and the Good Life
-
Ritual and Religion
-
Cities and Society
-
Emotion and Affect
-
Regional expertise: Europe, Middle East, Japan, Korea, Africa
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a good first degree either in Philosophy or another subject that could prepare you for a research project within the Department. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
In the Department of Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology we offer of a variety of research degrees, from MA by Research, to MPhil, to PhD. Please see here for an explanation of different types of degree available.
In our Department you have the opportunity to undertake advanced postgraduate research in a friendly, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and highly productive community. We have a range of interests that cut across themes in sociology (including criminology), philosophy, anthropology and anthrozoology. We support postgraduate students working across a diverse range of topics in these disciplines and at their boundaries. Our department includes Egenis, the Centre for the Study of Life Sciences, an internationally recognised research centre for philosophical and social studies of the life sciences.
Research overview Some examples of our areas and topics of study are listed below. Visit our research pages and staff profiles for more information about individual research interests.
Anthropology - Anthropology of Food
-
Anthropology of Health and Illness
-
Anthropology of Art and Visual Anthropology
-
Kinship, Marriage and Gender
-
Sound studies
-
Wellbeing and the Good Life
-
Ritual and Religion
-
Cities and Society
-
Emotion and Affect
-
Regional expertise: Europe, Middle East, Japan, Korea, Africa
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a good first degree either in Philosophy or another subject that could prepare you for a research project within the Department. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
In the Department of Sociology, Philosophy, and Anthropology (SPA) we offer of a variety of research degrees, from MA by Research, to MPhil, to PhD. Please see here for an explanation of different types of degree available.
In our Department you have the opportunity to undertake advanced postgraduate research in a friendly, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and highly productive community. We have a range of interests that cut across themes in sociology (including criminology), philosophy, anthropology and anthrozoology. We support postgraduate students working across a diverse range of topics in these disciplines and at their boundaries. Our department includes Egenis, the Centre for the Study of Life Sciences, an internationally recognised research centre for philosophical and social studies of the life sciences.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a good first degree either in Philosophy or another subject that could prepare you for a research project within the Department. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
In the Department of Sociology, Philosophy, and Anthropology (SPA) we offer of a variety of research degrees, from MA by Research, to MPhil, to PhD. Please see here for an explanation of different types of degree available.
In our Department you have the opportunity to undertake advanced postgraduate research in a friendly, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and highly productive community. We have a range of interests that cut across themes in sociology (including criminology), philosophy, anthropology and anthrozoology. We support postgraduate students working across a diverse range of topics in these disciplines and at their boundaries. Our department includes Egenis, the Centre for the Study of Life Sciences, an internationally recognised research centre for philosophical and social studies of the life sciences.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a good first degree either in Philosophy or another subject that could prepare you for a research project within the Department. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
MA (Res)
Summary
In the Department of Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology we offer of a variety of research degrees, from MA by Research, to MPhil, to PhD. Please see here for an explanation of different types of degree available.
In our Department you have the opportunity to undertake advanced postgraduate research in a friendly, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and highly productive community. We have a range of interests that cut across themes in sociology (including criminology), philosophy, anthropology and anthrozoology. We support postgraduate students working across a diverse range of topics in these disciplines and at their boundaries. Our department includes Egenis, the Centre for the Study of Life Sciences, an internationally recognised research centre for philosophical and social studies of the life sciences.
Research overview Some examples of our areas and topics of study are listed below. Visit our research pages and staff profiles for more information about individual research interests.
Anthropology - Anthropology of Food
-
Anthropology of Health and Illness
-
Anthropology of Art and Visual Anthropology
-
Kinship, Marriage and Gender
-
Sound studies
-
Wellbeing and the Good Life
-
Ritual and Religion
-
Cities and Society
-
Emotion and Affect
-
Regional expertise: Europe, Middle East, Japan, Korea, Africa
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a good first degree either in Philosophy or another subject that could prepare you for a research project within the Department. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
In the Department of Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology we offer of a variety of research degrees, from MA by Research, to MPhil, to PhD. Please see here for an explanation of different types of degree available.
In our Department you have the opportunity to undertake advanced postgraduate research in a friendly, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and highly productive community. We have a range of interests that cut across themes in sociology (including criminology), philosophy, anthropology and anthrozoology. We support postgraduate students working across a diverse range of topics in these disciplines and at their boundaries. Our department includes Egenis, the Centre for the Study of Life Sciences, an internationally recognised research centre for philosophical and social studies of the life sciences.
Research overview Some examples of our areas and topics of study are listed below. Visit our research pages and staff profiles for more information about individual research interests.
Anthropology - Anthropology of Food
-
Anthropology of Health and Illness
-
Anthropology of Art and Visual Anthropology
-
Kinship, Marriage and Gender
-
Sound studies
-
Wellbeing and the Good Life
-
Ritual and Religion
-
Cities and Society
-
Emotion and Affect
-
Regional expertise: Europe, Middle East, Japan, Korea, Africa
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a good first degree either in Philosophy or another subject that could prepare you for a research project within the Department. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
In the Department of Sociology, Philosophy, and Anthropology (SPA) we offer of a variety of research degrees, from MA by Research, to MPhil, to PhD. Please see here for an explanation of different types of degree available.
In our Department you have the opportunity to undertake advanced postgraduate research in a friendly, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and highly productive community. We have a range of interests that cut across themes in sociology (including criminology), philosophy, anthropology and anthrozoology. We support postgraduate students working across a diverse range of topics in these disciplines and at their boundaries. Our department includes Egenis, the Centre for the Study of Life Sciences, an internationally recognised research centre for philosophical and social studies of the life sciences.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a good first degree either in Philosophy or another subject that could prepare you for a research project within the Department. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
In the Department of Sociology, Philosophy, and Anthropology (SPA) we offer of a variety of research degrees, from MA by Research, to MPhil, to PhD. Please see here for an explanation of different types of degree available.
In our Department you have the opportunity to undertake advanced postgraduate research in a friendly, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and highly productive community. We have a range of interests that cut across themes in sociology (including criminology), philosophy, anthropology and anthrozoology. We support postgraduate students working across a diverse range of topics in these disciplines and at their boundaries. Our department includes Egenis, the Centre for the Study of Life Sciences, an internationally recognised research centre for philosophical and social studies of the life sciences.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a good first degree either in Philosophy or another subject that could prepare you for a research project within the Department. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
In the Department of Sociology, Philosophy, and Anthropology (SPA) we offer of a variety of research degrees, from MA by Research, to MPhil, to PhD. Please see here for an explanation of different types of degree available.
In our Department you have the opportunity to undertake advanced postgraduate research in a friendly, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and highly productive community. We have a range of interests that cut across themes in sociology (including criminology), philosophy, anthropology and anthrozoology. We support postgraduate students working across a diverse range of topics in these disciplines and at their boundaries. Our department includes Egenis, the Centre for the Study of Life Sciences, an internationally recognised research centre for philosophical and social studies of the life sciences.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a good first degree either in Philosophy or another subject that could prepare you for a research project within the Department. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
In the Department of Sociology, Philosophy, and Anthropology (SPA) we offer of a variety of research degrees, from MA by Research, to MPhil, to PhD. Please see here for an explanation of different types of degree available.
In our Department you have the opportunity to undertake advanced postgraduate research in a friendly, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and highly productive community. We have a range of interests that cut across themes in sociology (including criminology), philosophy, anthropology and anthrozoology. We support postgraduate students working across a diverse range of topics in these disciplines and at their boundaries. Our department includes Egenis, the Centre for the Study of Life Sciences, an internationally recognised research centre for philosophical and social studies of the life sciences.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a good first degree either in Philosophy or another subject that could prepare you for a research project within the Department. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
MPhil (Res)
Summary
In the Department of Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology we offer of a variety of research degrees, from MA by Research, to MPhil, to PhD. Please see here for an explanation of different types of degree available.
In our Department you have the opportunity to undertake advanced postgraduate research in a friendly, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and highly productive community. We have a range of interests that cut across themes in sociology (including criminology), philosophy, anthropology and anthrozoology. We support postgraduate students working across a diverse range of topics in these disciplines and at their boundaries. Our department includes Egenis, the Centre for the Study of Life Sciences, an internationally recognised research centre for philosophical and social studies of the life sciences.
Research overview Some examples of our areas and topics of study are listed below. Visit our research pages and staff profiles for more information about individual research interests.
Anthropology - Anthropology of Food
-
Anthropology of Health and Illness
-
Anthropology of Art and Visual Anthropology
-
Kinship, Marriage and Gender
-
Sound studies
-
Wellbeing and the Good Life
-
Ritual and Religion
-
Cities and Society
-
Emotion and Affect
-
Regional expertise: Europe, Middle East, Japan, Korea, Africa
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a good first degree either in Philosophy or another subject that could prepare you for a research project within the Department. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
In the Department of Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology we offer of a variety of research degrees, from MA by Research, to MPhil, to PhD. Please see here for an explanation of different types of degree available.
In our Department you have the opportunity to undertake advanced postgraduate research in a friendly, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and highly productive community. We have a range of interests that cut across themes in sociology (including criminology), philosophy, anthropology and anthrozoology. We support postgraduate students working across a diverse range of topics in these disciplines and at their boundaries. Our department includes Egenis, the Centre for the Study of Life Sciences, an internationally recognised research centre for philosophical and social studies of the life sciences.
Research overview Some examples of our areas and topics of study are listed below. Visit our research pages and staff profiles for more information about individual research interests.
Anthropology - Anthropology of Food
-
Anthropology of Health and Illness
-
Anthropology of Art and Visual Anthropology
-
Kinship, Marriage and Gender
-
Sound studies
-
Wellbeing and the Good Life
-
Ritual and Religion
-
Cities and Society
-
Emotion and Affect
-
Regional expertise: Europe, Middle East, Japan, Korea, Africa
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a good first degree either in Philosophy or another subject that could prepare you for a research project within the Department. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
In the Department of Sociology, Philosophy, and Anthropology (SPA) we offer of a variety of research degrees, from MA by Research, to MPhil, to PhD. Please see here for an explanation of different types of degree available.
In our Department you have the opportunity to undertake advanced postgraduate research in a friendly, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and highly productive community. We have a range of interests that cut across themes in sociology (including criminology), philosophy, anthropology and anthrozoology. We support postgraduate students working across a diverse range of topics in these disciplines and at their boundaries. Our department includes Egenis, the Centre for the Study of Life Sciences, an internationally recognised research centre for philosophical and social studies of the life sciences.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a good first degree either in Philosophy or another subject that could prepare you for a research project within the Department. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
In the Department of Sociology, Philosophy, and Anthropology (SPA) we offer of a variety of research degrees, from MA by Research, to MPhil, to PhD. Please see here for an explanation of different types of degree available.
In our Department you have the opportunity to undertake advanced postgraduate research in a friendly, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and highly productive community. We have a range of interests that cut across themes in sociology (including criminology), philosophy, anthropology and anthrozoology. We support postgraduate students working across a diverse range of topics in these disciplines and at their boundaries. Our department includes Egenis, the Centre for the Study of Life Sciences, an internationally recognised research centre for philosophical and social studies of the life sciences.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a good first degree either in Philosophy or another subject that could prepare you for a research project within the Department. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
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