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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Central area campus
Full Time
08-SEP-25
4 Years
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Central area campus
Full time
08-SEP-25
4 Years
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.
Exam type
A levelA 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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£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£28,000 per year
Students from EU
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£28,000 per year
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