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Postgraduate research courses in Social Anthropology MSc (Res)

University of St Andrews

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of St Andrews

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    27-MAY-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

For those with sufficient undergraduate experience in Social Anthropology (usually equivalent to a first class BA Hons degree in Social Anthropology), it is possible to apply to enter the Master of Studies (MSt) by Research.This research degree has no credited taught modules but instead runs solely through individual supervision with a listed member of staff. The Master of Studies is assessed through a 30,000-word dissertation on a topic of the student’s choice, which is assessed by a team composed of an internal and external examiner.Those interested in this research degree choice should contact the Department before applying in order to discuss the proposal topic and possible supervisor.This degree runs for one year full time.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,570per year

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University information

University of St Andrews

  • University League Table

    4th

  • Campus address

    University of St Andrews, College Gate, St. Andrews, Fife, KY16 9AJ, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    3rd out of 23 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 201
    200 99%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    5th

    8
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.31 83%

    1st

    2

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