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MRes - Master of Research
University of St Andrews
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MRes - Master of Research
University of St Andrews
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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The MRes in Anthropology, Art and Perception provides training for postgraduate research into the anthropology of human creativity, art, material culture and visual expression. It takes perception as its starting point and draws on themes extending across the subject boundaries between art and anthropology.
Course information
The MRes in Anthropology, Art and Perception is led by the Department of Social Anthropology within the School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies.
Highlights
Students will explore new ways of thinking anthropologically and gain access to cutting-edge research tools for future research, including practical learning labs with invited experts and a field visit.
The course benefits from small class sizes and an interdisciplinary approach.
Students have the option to write a library-based dissertation or a dissertation with a practical component.
Course description
The programme takes perception as its starting point and draws on themes extending across the subject boundaries between art and anthropology. These themes include:
The MRes provides an excellent grounding in contemporary research themes and innovative research methods for students aiming to do a PhD in anthropology, visual culture, design anthropology, heritage studies, and related subjects. It also provides important training for students interested in a career in the heritage sector, development, the creative industries, workplace management and design.
Careers
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:
Students need a good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. No previous anthropological experience is required.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,680 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£25,880 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£25,880 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
