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Social Anthropology with Development MA (Hons)

University of Edinburgh

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University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: LL69

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Central area campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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. You will also have the opportunity to carry out 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 and completing 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.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 28,000per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB - AAA

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

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University information

University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Anthropology

    11th out of 24 2

    13th out of 79 1

    9th out of 79

  • Entry standards

    / Max 196
    183 93%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    9th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    20th

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    194 86%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    92.0 92%

    8th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.87 72%

    67th

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    198 92%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    15th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.86 72%

    74th

    1

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