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Anthropology and Professional Practice MSc

UCL (University College London)

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UCL (University College London)

Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    UCL East Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Designed to drastically enhance your skill set and professional profile, this degree is unique in the UK in training students to use anthropological concepts and methods in an array of professional settings. You will explore and demonstrate the relevance of anthropological perspectives and insights to real-world problems and professional challenges. The Anthropology and Professional Practice MSc will give you comprehensive training in social and cultural anthropology with a specific focus on its relevance to professional practice in contemporary society. You will develop your professional outlook and skill set through hands-on research-led anthropological training, enabling you to apply anthropological perspectives and insights in fields including social research, user experience research, ethnographic consultancy and design research, as well as the creative industries, policy making, think-tanks and social enterprise. You will join a world-leading research community and benefit from research-embedded teaching, in addition to mentorship from industry experts. You will specialise in the elements of anthropology that interest you most, choosing from a range of optional modules to enhance your learning experience, and graduate equipped with the latest knowledge and insights in the field.

Application deadline

27/02/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 35,400per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London), Gower Street, London, Camden, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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UCL has over 20,000 students from outside the UK. Many tutors are world-leading academics in their field.
UCL's students come from over 150 countries, providing a truly global perspective.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Anthropology

    7th out of 23 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 201
    165 82%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    3rd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    17th

    4

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