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Psychological and Psychiatric Anthropology MSc

Brunel University of London

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Brunel University London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

If studies of the mind and mental health interest you, this socially and culturally focused course may provide a rich alternative to more scientific studies in psychology and psychiatry. Study this course and you will investigate psychological and psychiatric issues from an anthropological perspective, addressing issues at the forefront of debates in social policy, morality, personal identity, and mental health. By considering cases from around the world youll explore how person, consciousness, and experience are shaped through cultural practices and political realities. Examining world ethnography (including the UK), youll learn about selfhood, emotion, personality, and understandings of ‘madness and mental illness in cultural context. Brunel students come from varied professional and academic backgrounds, many taking time out for professional development. If you havent studied anthropology before, youll be offered introductory modules in anthropological theory to help prepare you for the rest of the course.Careers and your futureThrough this course you will acquire analytical and research skills that can be used in a wide range of careers. In particular the course is ideal for enhances professional development in psychology, psychiatry, nursing, social work, education, social policy, charities and development.There is also the opportunity for you to do further research for a PhD in psychiatric focussed anthropology.This course will lead you to opportunities in range of career opportunities in the health sectors, including charities, development, NGOs, and anything requiring cultural expertise.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 21,260per year

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

University information

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Brunel University of London

Brunel University of London

  • University League Table

    79th

  • Campus address

    Brunel University London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB8 3PH, England

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All new international students have guaranteed campus accommodation.
Pre-sessional English courses provide students with intensive English language training before the start of their academic studies.
Brunel offers more than 200 scholarships and bursaries every year to help international students pay their fees and living costs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Anthropology

    20th out of 24 3

    75th out of 118 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 196
    n/a

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    15th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.69 92%

    1st

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    119 56%

    86th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    55th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    96th

    8

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