Birmingham
Research Institute for History and Cultures is offering one full-time PhD Scholarship at the Department of African
Studies and Anthropology (DASA). The scholarship will be awarded to an
international student commencing their PhD (3 years) or MA + PhD (1+3 years) in
African Studies starting in September 2
Research Institute for History and Cultures is offering one full-time PhD Scholarship at the Department of African
Studies and Anthropology (DASA). The scholarship will be awarded to an
international student commencing their PhD (3 years) or MA + PhD (1+3 years) in
African Studies starting in September 2
The
Department of African Studies and Anthropology (DASA) offers promising
candidates the opportunity to carry out research in a centre of excellence in
the study of Africa.
Department of African Studies and Anthropology (DASA) offers promising
candidates the opportunity to carry out research in a centre of excellence in
the study of Africa.
The
University of Birmingham is a public research university located in Edgbaston,
Birmingham, United Kingdom. Birmingham has been challenging and developing
great minds for more than a century.
University of Birmingham is a public research university located in Edgbaston,
Birmingham, United Kingdom. Birmingham has been challenging and developing
great minds for more than a century.
In
order to undertake a programme of study here at the University, students will
need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.
order to undertake a programme of study here at the University, students will
need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.
Course
Level:
Scholarship is available for pursuing PhD (3 years) or MA + PhD (1+3 years)
programme.
Level:
Scholarship is available for pursuing PhD (3 years) or MA + PhD (1+3 years)
programme.
Study
Subject:
Scholarship is awarded in the field of Arts and Law, African Studies.
Subject:
Scholarship is awarded in the field of Arts and Law, African Studies.
Scholarship
Award:
The bursary covers tuition fees and an annual maintenance grant (currently
£14,296 p.a.) for three years, or four years if selecting the Masters + PhD
programme (1+3 years).
Award:
The bursary covers tuition fees and an annual maintenance grant (currently
£14,296 p.a.) for three years, or four years if selecting the Masters + PhD
programme (1+3 years).
Scholarship
can be taken in the
UK
can be taken in the
UK
Eligibility:
- African
candidates with a track record demonstrating academic excellence in the
Humanities and Social Sciences are encouraged to apply. - The
main selection criteria will be the excellence of the candidate’s academic
qualifications and proposal; and the candidate’s potential fit with the
Departments main areas of research. - This
is only open to campus based applicants commencing their studies in
September.
Nationality: Overseas (Non-EU)
students are eligible to apply.
students are eligible to apply.
College
Admission Requirement
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: Requirements for postgraduate research are dependent on the type
of programme student is applying for
Requirements: Requirements for postgraduate research are dependent on the type
of programme student is applying for
- For
MRes and MA by Research programmes, entry to programmes usually requires a
good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent
qualification if students were educated outside the UK. - If
students are applying for a PhD then they will usually also need to hold a
good Masters qualification.
English
language Requirements: Applicants have to proof the evidence of their
proficiency in the English language, if applicable.
language Requirements: Applicants have to proof the evidence of their
proficiency in the English language, if applicable.
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
- In
order to apply, students must first have completed an application to
study. Students applying to an MA+PhD scholarship should apply to the
African Studies MA and specify in their statement what will be their
preferred topic of doctoral study. - Applications
must also be supported by two references. It is the responsibility of the
applicant to forward the reference form below to both nominated referees,
and advise them that references must be returned via email.
Application
Deadline:
The deadline for receiving applications (including two letters of
recommendation) is February 20, 2017.
Deadline:
The deadline for receiving applications (including two letters of
recommendation) is February 20, 2017.
