PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Anthropology in United Kingdom

PhD in Scottish History at the University of Edinburgh The University of Edinburgh invites applications for its postgraduate research programme in Scottish History, beginning 13 September 2027. The programme is available full-time over three years or part-time over six years, with a PhD by Distance option also available. Students undertake independent research into Scotland’s past, supported by at least two supervisors. Possible research interests span medieval kingship and queenship, Scottish p...

The University of Edinburgh is inviting applications for its Social Anthropology PhD, beginning in September 2027. The programme is offered full-time over three years or part-time over six years through the School of Social and Political Science. Students develop an original contribution to knowledge through an extended research project, usually involving long-term ethnographic fieldwork, alongside systematic training in anthropological and social research methods. Interdisciplinary research is ...

University of Edinburgh MSc by Research in Scottish History The University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for a postgraduate research MSc in Scottish History, beginning in September 2027. The programme is available full time for one year or part time for two years and is based in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Students undertake a substantial piece of supervised independent research culminating in a 30,000-word dissertation. Research can spa...

Social and Political Science MScR at the University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate research master’s programme for students preparing to undertake doctoral-level research in social or political science. It combines structured research training with an independent research project supported by a supervisor. The programme is available full time for one year or part time for two years , beginning in September 2027. Research interests may include African Studies, Global Health Policy, International ...

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for its Scandinavian Studies MScR , a postgraduate research master’s programme in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures. The programme is designed for students who want to complete an independent research project in Scandinavian languages, literatures, cultures and the wider Nordic region. It can serve as preparation for a PhD or as a standalone research qualification. Students may study full-time for one year or part-time for two year...

The University of Edinburgh is inviting applications for its Scandinavian Studies PhD, based in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The programme is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, and offers full-time study over three years or part-time study over six years for applicants who do not require a Student visa. Research may focus on Scandinavian languages, literature, cultures, and their global and historical contexts. Available ...

The University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for the MScR Scottish Ethnology , a postgraduate research programme beginning in September 2027. The programme is designed for students who want to undertake an independent research project in Scottish ethnology, traditional and popular culture, folklore, heritage, and ethnographic practice. Students develop research skills through methods training, two 5,000-word research assignments, and a supervised 20,000-word dissertation. Research inter...

Nottingham Trent University is offering a 2027 PhD studentship through the Collaboratory Research Hub on connecting older communities through digital heritage, storytelling, and co-creation. The project investigates how heritage engagement and appropriate digital or immersive technologies can support healthy ageing, social inclusion, community belonging, and reduced isolation among older adults in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. It will focus on barriers including reduced mobility, accessibility...

Swansea University is offering a fully funded PhD studentship in Health, Wellbeing and Data Science through the ESRC Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS). The opportunity is based in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science in Swansea, United Kingdom, and is open to UK and international students. The pathway investigates pressing health and social challenges using observational, descriptive, trials-based, computational, and population-level methods. Potential research ma...