MA Social Anthropology
Goldsmiths, University of London
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Whatever your disciplinary background, you’ll have the opportunity to build a solid base in social anthropology, its theoretical foundations, methodology and ethnographic diversity.Youll learn from leading academics in the Department of Anthropology, which has been rated top 10 in the UK for anthropology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.You’ll be able to choose from a variety of option modules, which means you can tailor the degree to your own theoretical or regional ...Read more

Whatever your disciplinary background, you’ll have the opportunity to build a solid base in social anthropology, its theoretical foundations, methodology and ethnographic diversity.You'll learn from leading academics in the Department of Anthropology, which has been rated top 10 in the UK for anthropology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.You’ll be able to choose from a variety of option modules, which means you can tailor the degree to your own theoretical or regional interests.You can choose to study a range of topics including gender, sexuality and the body, religion and symbolism, political economy, psychological perspectives in anthropology, the anthropology of rights, and visual anthropology.You’ll join a diverse group of students with a range of educational backgrounds and interests, so you’ll be exposed to many different perspectives.

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Entry requirements

You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject.

You might also be considered for some programmes if you arent a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level.

Tuition fees

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£11,250 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.

£22,000 per year

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Students from EU

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Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.

£22,000 per year

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Students from International

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Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.

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Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross, London London Greater London SE14 6NW United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: New Cross  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: New Cross  0.1 miles away
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