The DPhil in Anthropology is the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography’s advanced research degree, and is awarded to candidates who have completed a substantial original piece of research in the field.
DPhil in Anthropology at University of Oxford
University Rank:#4
Duration4 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 44,005 / year(s)
Next IntakeOctober 11, 2026
DPhil in Anthropology
The DPhil in Anthropology at University of Oxford is a PhD program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Oxford, United Kingdom, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 44,005 / year(s), with the next intake on October 11, 2026.
About DPhil in Anthropology
Disciplines
School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography
Requirements
Entry Requirements
If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system, you will usually need a master’s degree (Majister) with an overall grade corresponding to the following:
- 50% (‘C’) for a passing grade in the UK system
- 80% (‘B’) for a merit grade in the UK system
- 90% (‘A’) for a distinction grade in the UK system.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 7.5
- TOEFLMin 110
English Program Requirements
English language proficiency
This course requires proficiency in English at the University's higher level. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence that you meet this requirement. The minimum scores required to meet the University's higher level are detailed in the table below.
| Minimum overall score | Minimum score per component | |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (Institution code: 0713) | 7.5 | 7.0 |
TOEFL iBT, including the 'Home Edition' (Institution code: 0490) | 110 | Listening: 22 Reading: 24 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 |
| C1 Advanced* | 191 | 185 |
| C2 Proficiency†| 191 | 185 |
*Previously known as the Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English or Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
†Previously known as the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
Your test must have been taken no more than two years before the start date of your course. Our Application Guide provides further information about the English language test requirement.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
44,005 / year(s)
DPhil in Anthropology
University of Oxford
United Kingdom, Oxford