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Anthropology

Queen's University Belfast
Information last verified July 2026
Degree Postgraduate Diploma
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Belfast, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Anthropology at Queen's University Belfast is a Postgraduate Diploma 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 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Anthropology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Economic Anthropology
  2. Politics, Law and Power
  3. Religion and Ritual
  4. Key Debates in Anthropology
  5. Optional modules can vary from year to year.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour 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).

  • Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or above in an appropriate subject (excluding Anthropology) or equivalent recognised qualification acceptable to the University.

  • International students wishing to apply to Queen\'s University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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About Queen's University Belfast

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Queen's University Belfast

Belfast, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months