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Social Anthropology with Latin American and Caribbean Studies (MRes)
Course options
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Qualification
MRes - Master of Research
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Location
University of St Andrews
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
The MRes in Social Anthropology with Latin American and Caribbean Studies is geared towards students seeking ethnographic and historical specialisation in the Americas. The programme aims to give students an awareness of research topics and trends in Latin American and Caribbean Studies and to prepare them for anthropological fieldwork.
Course information
The MRes in Social Anthropology with Latin American and Caribbean Studies is a full-time taught postgraduate programme run by the Department of Social Anthropology within the School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies.
The programme aims to prepare you for a range of related activities in different parts of the world, to participate in national and regional debates, and to provide the delivery of academic and extension talks and courses in different countries of the Latin American world.
Careers
If students choose not to complete the dissertation requirement for the MRes, there is an exit award available that allows suitably qualified candidates to receive a Postgraduate Diploma. By choosing an exit award, you will finish your degree at the end of the second semester of study and receive a PGDip instead of an MRes.
Social Anthropology graduates have characteristics many employers seek, and a Social Anthropology degree provides openings to a wide range of careers. Graduates have gained successful employment in areas such as:
- teaching
- wildlife conservation
- international policy
- journalism (BBC and The Independent)
- marketing.
Application deadline
12 August 2020
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 19,400per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
3rd
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Campus address
University of St Andrews, College Gate, St Andrews, KY16 9AJ, Scotland
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
10th out of 34 3
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.39 88%2nd
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