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Social Anthropology

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Tuition GBP 14,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MRes
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Uxbridge, London
Language English

Program Overview

The Social Anthropology at Brunel University London is a MRes 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 Social 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. Tuition: GBP 14,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Social 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. Ethnographic Research Methods 1
  2. Ethnographic Research Methods 2
  3. Dissertation in Social Anthropology Research
  4. The Anthropology of the Body
  5. Anthropology of the Person
  6. Anthropology of International Development
  7. Kinship, Sex and Gender
  8. Themes in Psychiatric Anthropology
  9. Themes in Psychological Anthropology
  10. The Anthropology of Childhood
  11. Anthropological Perspectives of Humanitarian Assistance
  12. Anthropological Perspectives of War
  13. The Anthropology of Youth
  14. The Anthropology of Global Health
  15. Applied Medical Anthropology in the arena of Global Health
  16. Anthropology of Education

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements:
  • A UK first or second class Honours degree from a UK institution.
  • An equivalent overseas qualification.

OR

  • An equivalent professional qualification (e.g. from a health, teaching or child welfare background or similar).

Candidates not fully meeting these criteria may nevertheless be considered.

English Requirements:

  • IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas)
  • Pearson: 58 (51 in all subscores)
  • BrunELT: 65% (min 60% in all areas)

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 14,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Brunel University 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 Brunel University London

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Uxbridge, London

Brunel University of London (BUL) is a public research university located in the Uxbridge area of London, England. It is named after Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a Victorian engineer and pioneer of...

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  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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