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Social Anthropology with Development - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: LL69

Course options

2 options available

  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Social anthropology is the study of human conduct and thought. Societies around the world vary enormously socially, culturally and politically.The study of these variations, and the common humanity that underlies them, is at the heart of social anthropology.There are close links between social anthropology and: sociology human geography development studies history archaeology philosophyYou will take a broad range of courses in Years 1 and 2, which will give you a good grounding in the study of anthropology. You will also have the opportunity to carry out anthropological research.You will further develop your understanding of the subject and research skills in Years 3 and 4 by choosing from a variety of advanced option courses and completing a dissertation project of your own design.Between Years 3 and 4, you will spend up to four months on an individual research project that will form the basis of your dissertation. Fieldwork for your project can be done both within and outside the UK.


Programme benefits

You will bring theory to life by carrying out your own research and fieldwork, in the UK or abroad. You will spend up to four months on an individual research project that will form the basis of your dissertation in Year 4. You will be able to choose from a wide range of courses covering regional specialisations from Africa to Latin America, and thematic specialisations such as happiness, medical anthropology, the invention of history, and anthropology of food.

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£ 28,000per year

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Anthropology

    12th out of 23 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    174 86%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    11th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.81 70%

    23rd

    2

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