Program Overview
The Anthropology of Travel at SOAS University of London is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Anthropology of Travel programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 17,490 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,295 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Anthropology of Travel programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Anthropology of Tourism and Travel\', \'Dissertation in Anthropology and Sociology. This is a 10,000 word dissertation on a topic approved by the Director of Studies and the candidate\\x92s supervisor.\', "Additionally all MA Anthropology students \'audit\' the course Ethnographic Research Methods during term 1. This will not count towards your 4 units.", \'Theoretical Approaches to Social Anthropology. This is compulsory only for students without a previous anthropology degree.\', \'Students choose their remaining unit (or two units if exempted from Theoretical Approaches to Social Anthropology) from the Options course list.\', \'A language course from the Faculty of Languages and Cultures may also be included.\', "As each student\'s interests are unique, other relevant courses at SOAS may be selected under guidance from the Director of Studies and subject to approval.", \'Courses without a "15PANxxxx" course code are taught outside of the Anthropology Department. No more than 1 unit in total of these courses may be selected.\', \'Your 1 or 2 total units may be made up of any combination of 0.5 or 1 unit option courses.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Upper second class honours degree (or equivalent, e.g. 3.3 GPA or higher); other strong qualifications may be taken into account.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,490 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,295 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,490 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,295 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact SOAS University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About SOAS University of London
SOAS University of London
London, United Kingdom
SOAS is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the federal University of London. Established in 1916, the school specialises in the study of Africa, Asia, and...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months