Program Overview
The Medical Anthropology 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 Medical 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 18,075 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,785 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Anthropology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Dissertation in Anthropology and Sociology
- Ethnographic Research Methods
- Theoretical Approaches to Social Anthropology
- Cultural Understandings of Health
- African and Asian Cultures in Britain
- African and Asian Diasporas in the Modern World
- Anthropological approaches to agriculture, food and nutrition
- Anthropology of Globalisation (PG)
- Issues in Mind, Culture and Psychiatry
- Issues in the Anthropology of Gender
- Perspectives On Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,075 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,785 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,075 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,785 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
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- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 180