Social Anthropology MA
University of Sussex
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Anthropology is the study of human cultures and societies in a changing world.At Sussex, we emphasise:teaching and research on real-world problems at a human scalean empathic understanding of diverse values, beliefs, and ways of lifea complex analysis of how politics, economy, culture, and environment shape everyday lives.Located within the School of Global Studies, which has a strong tradition of socially and politically engaged anthropology focusing on real-world issues. This MA is for you if ...Read more

Anthropology is the study of human cultures and societies in a changing world.At Sussex, we emphasise:teaching and research on real-world problems at a human scalean empathic understanding of diverse values, beliefs, and ways of lifea complex analysis of how politics, economy, culture, and environment shape everyday lives.Located within the School of Global Studies, which has a strong tradition of socially and politically engaged anthropology focusing on real-world issues. This MA is for you if you want to deepen your knowledge of anthropology – but it also offers professional training if youre new to the field.Anthropology is applicable in everyday life and a growing number of professional contexts, from NGOs to large companies, hospitals and educational institutions.

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should normally be in anthropology or other humanities or social sciences subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement.

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£11,025 per year

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£21,500 per year

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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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