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SOAS University of London

22 social-anthropology courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 13th
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WUSCA ranking: 92th
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I want to study emerging economies and learn languages and it’s easily one of the best places in the world for that. There really is a global focus. The library is amazing. It really punches above its weight in terms of the staff and resources you get access to. The location is amazing. Bloomsbury is so nice. Russel Square is the loveliest park ever, It’s a small campus uni but we get access to all of london around us so it doesn’t feel small at all. People at SOAS are very nice, but not necessarily as outgoing as other unis. But you’re in london so you don’t really have to worry about that to be honest: If you don’t make many friends here, there’s many other unis nearby. However I will say that it’s definitely not very diverse in terms of politics. Most people here are extremely left wing and students and staff don’t respond very well to dissenting ideas. Even though it’s very ethnically diverse, most students have extremely similar worldviews and ways of approaching things, which isn’t ideal for intellectual exploration.

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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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Arabic and Social Anthropology - BA (Hons)
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  • Anthropology in and of the World: An Introduction
  • Arabic 1 (UG)
  • Arabic 2 (UG)
  • Social Theory, Reform and Revolution in an Age of Extremes
  • World Social Theory: Imagining Society from 500BCE to 1900
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University of Birmingham

6 social-anthropology courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 6th
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The University of Birmingham has great facilities, the campus is beautiful and full of life with plenty of different spaces for students to study or simply spend some time in, there's a diverse student population and a lot of activities for any type of interest.

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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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Social Anthropology and African Studies - BA (Hons)
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  • Anthropology of Africa
  • Studying Societies (Anthropology and it's regions)
  • Studying Societies (Anthropology)
  • Thinking Anthropologically
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University of St Andrews

41 social-anthropology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 3rd
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Having a small student community allows you to know most of your classmates and helps when it comes to collaborating on work. As it is quite a small town and far from a train station it aimes times feels a bit isolated.

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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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The University of Edinburgh

10 social-anthropology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 8th
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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 with Development - MA (Hons)
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  • Social Anthropology 1A: The Life Course
  • Social Anthropology 1B: Anthropology Matters
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Social Anthropology - MA (Hons)
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  • Social Anthropology 1A: The Life Course
  • Social Anthropology 1B: Anthropology Matters
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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

2 social-anthropology courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 5th
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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
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University of Manchester

7 social-anthropology courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 9th
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The lecturers are good and helpful, but also keep them interesting, my cohort is very nice and friendly. Our timetable. 3 different lectures have been packed into the same day, meaning it is a very busy day and is inconvenient since I commute.

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Modules
Year 1
  • Cultural Diversity in Global Perspective
  • Intro to Ethnographic Reading
  • Introduction to the Study of Religions and Theology
  • Key Ideas in Social Anthropology
  • Power and Culture: Inequality in Everyday Life
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Social Anthropology - BSocSc (Hons)
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  • 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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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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