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SOAS University of London

19 social-anthropology courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 13th
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Its an amazing place to study about the Asian and African cultures where the British Museum is not even a 2 min walk and you can immerse yourself in it. The uni gives you an opportunity to be yourself and speak out your ideas and thoughts.

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Social Anthropology BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Anthropology in and of the World: An Introduction
  • SOAS Anthropology Now
  • Social Theory, Reform and Revolution in an Age of Extremes
  • World Social Theory: Imagining Society from 500BCE to 1900
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Social Anthropology and Africa and Black Diaspora BA (Hons)
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  • 101A Anthropology in and of the World: An Introduction (A)
  • 101B Anthropology in and of the World: An Introduction (B)
  • 102A SOAS Anthropology Now (A)
  • 102B SOAS Anthropology Now (B)
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University of Manchester

7 social-anthropology courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 12th
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WUSCA ranking: 63th
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The university takes a long time to respond to claims. Also feedback is given back sparsely and it takes a long time to get back which makes it difficult to improve for future assignments. The labs are very nice and it is good that we are learning multiple different techniques. The student life and feel is also very nice. And even though there is limited study space on campus especially during exam time, if you get to the library early enough you will find a seat somewhere.

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Social Anthropology BSocSc (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Anthropology Today - Making Sense of the Contemporary World
  • Anthropology Today Beyond Text
  • Cultural Diversity in Global Perspective
  • Intro to Ethnographic Reading in Social Anthropology
  • Key Ideas in Social Anthropology
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Social Anthropology and Sociology BSocSc (Hons)
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  • Engaging With Social Research
  • Intro to Ethnographic Reading
  • Key Ideas in Social Anthropology
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The University of Edinburgh

17 social-anthropology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 11th
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Social Anthropology MA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Social Anthropology 1A: The Life Course
  • Social Anthropology 1B: Anthropology Matters
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Social Anthropology with Development MA (Hons)
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  • Social Anthropology 1A: The Life Course
  • Social Anthropology 1B: Anthropology Matters
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University of St Andrews

41 social-anthropology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 6th
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Great place to study. The staff is amazing from the lecturers to the janitorial staff everyone is so nice friendly and welcoming. Better student health services especially surrounding mental health. This uni is so prestigious and focused on keeping up their reputation that sometimes the people working or learning aren’t heard. The individual isn’t heard and appreciated as much as they should be. Sometimes we just feel like numbers rather then valued individuals in this community.

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Social Anthropology MA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Spanish Language and Texts 1
  • Spanish Language and Texts 2
  • Spanish for Beginners 1
  • Spanish for Beginners 2
  • Ways of Thinking
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Arabic and Social Anthropology MA (Hons)
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  • Arabic for Beginners 1
  • Arabic for Beginners 2
  • Ways of Thinking
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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

2 social-anthropology courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 3rd
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Really great university. LSE has such a vibrant international atmosphere, and it’s location in the center of London gives you so many options! Something that stands out about LSE are the incredible opportunities given to students to attend all sorts of conferences and events that are so useful in your growth as an academic and professional. The community at LSE is so unique, it is so diverse and supportive. I recommend LSE very highly to anyone considering.

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Social Anthropology BSc (Hons)
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Year 1
  • A History of Anthropological Theory
  • Being Human: Contemporary Themes in Social Anthropology
  • Ethnography through Mixed Media
  • LSE100
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Social Anthropology BA (Hons)
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  • A History of Anthropological Theory
  • Being Human: Contemporary Themes in Social Anthropology
  • Ethnography through Mixed Media
  • LSE100
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University of Birmingham

1 social-anthropology courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 8th
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WUSCA ranking: 44th
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Everything about UoB is great! Especially being an international student, UoB has provided me with a sense of warmth and welcoming and has created an environment that feels like a home away from home. The exposure we have as university students to the field of careers is amazing. And the university also has an amazing careers connect team that provide one-to-one support from mock interviews to CV reviews. The academic faculty is filled with professors who are experts in their chosen fields.

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Social Anthropology BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Anthropologists in the World (10 )
  • Anthropology of Africa (20 )
  • Around the World with Anthropology (10 )
  • Ethnographic Film (10 )
  • Studying Societies: Social Anthropology (10 )
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Studying social anthropology

Social anthropology is the comparative study of human societies, cultures, and behaviours. It examines how people interact, form communities, and construct identities, using ethnographic research to explore and analyse different social systems. Students learn anthropological theories and ethnographic fieldwork methods, covering topics like customs and rituals, economic and political organisation, law and conflict resolution, patterns of consumption and kinship and family structure. Careers can include work as a cultural researcher, educator, or in a diverse range of consultancy fields, and postgraduate research enables students to focus on one of a huge range of topics such as any particular region, time period, technology, religion, language, or behaviour.

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