Social Anthropology MA (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Start date

08-SEP-25

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4 Years

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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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08-SEP-25

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4 Years

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Social anthropology is the study of human conduct and thought. Societies around the world vary enormously socially, culturally and politically. The study of these variations, and the common humanity that underlies them, is at the heart of social anthropology. There are close links between social anthropology and:* sociology * human geography * development studies * history * archaeology * philosophy You will take a broad range of courses in Years 1 and 2, which will give you a good grounding in ...Read more

Social anthropology is the study of human conduct and thought. Societies around the world vary enormously socially, culturally and politically. The study of these variations, and the common humanity that underlies them, is at the heart of social anthropology. There are close links between social anthropology and:* sociology * human geography * development studies * history * archaeology * philosophy You will take a broad range of courses in Years 1 and 2, which will give you a good grounding in the study of anthropology. This includes an opportunity to undertake anthropological research. You will further develop your understanding of the subject and research skills in Years 3 and 4 by choosing from a variety of advanced optional courses. You will also complete a dissertation project of your own design. Between Years 3 and 4 you will spend up to four months on an individual research project that will form the basis of your dissertation. Fieldwork for your project can be done both within and outside the UK.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
11th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
15th
Anthropology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
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85%
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Anthropology graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Anthropology graduate salary
£19,000
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15 Oct 24

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB - AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

37 - 34 Grades / Points required

AAA - ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s: English at C.

37 points with 666 at HL - 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5.

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Anthropology

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Geography
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History
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English Literature
29%
Mathematics
22%
Religious Studies & Theology
22%
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£9,250 per year

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£1,820 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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£28,000 per year

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£28,000 per year

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