South Asian Studies Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

The PhD in South Asian Studies is a research degree in which you will explore in depth a piece of theoretical, and/or methodological, and/or substantive research on a topic of your choice.

Who this programme is for

We welcome applications from scholars wishing to study any aspect of society, culture or politics in South Asia.

Cross-disciplinary areas where students are particularly welcome include:

* the historical and contemporary study of religion (Buddhism, Islam, Christianity and Hinduism) and South Asian societies

* gender, kinship, family and population

* political violence

* political economy of development

* health and wellbeing

* work and labour

* nationalism and caste

* the media

* the South Asian diaspora

* contemporary politics and identity

* territorial politics (federalism, regionalism)

* India as a global emerging power