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FWIW, I know that Brunel University in the UK offers an MSc in Anthropology of Childhood and Education (or something along those lines), and has profs and a research center focused on this topic ...

Also just wanted to add (FWIW) that Ive noticed there are several persons in the UK who do a MSc or MA (one year) and then the Oxbridge MPhil/PhD.

I'm no expert and come from a social anthro background, but I'll provide my opinion FWIW. I guess it depends on the program. For a decent PhD program, I would suppose that if you don't have a solid grounding in medical anthro research/lit/theory and don't have a 'research match' - then I'm guessing chances are slim. I know that one person in my Masters program was admitted (with funding) from a non-anthro background, but she had a solid research idea/proposal, and knew all the hot/relevant theory for her 'worthwhile and creative' research topic. In certain cases, you might be better off doing a Masters first ...

I looked at Durham as well. Is this for MA or PhD?

Yep, that's correct for Oxbridge.

Really? I understand that the rhetoric has been heavily 'dont-go-if-no-funding' in terms of postgraduate education, and rightly so. Although I know of several excellent Masters degrees programs in the UK that are half the cost (or more) of those in the US, and for a person who really wants (for whatever reason) to enroll in a quality Masters program although can not get into or afford a 'top-notch' university, several Masters programs in the UK offer very good value. The situation is a bit different in the UK. Just wanted to add that FWIW ...

Another Cambridge MPhil here ...

Hello, I'll likely be accepting a MPhil/Res offer from Oxford or Cambridge and intend to pursue a PhD as well. I was wondering if anyone has experience with either of these programs, and could provide any further information (please feel free to PM me)? I have a few questions, and it might be best to discuss via PM. Thanks!

Are you referring to "Emory" or "Brown" regarding the Skype interview?