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Master Social Anthropology at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ
Ready to navigate the fabric of human life? Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ anthropology and make a difference in careers that matter.
Our Anthropology courses are designed for the incurably curious. We question assumptions, open new perspectives and push the boundaries of research. Discover the remarkable diversity of the human social and cultural experience.
As well as learning cutting edge theory, you'll develop the outstanding research, writing and presenting skills that make our graduates some of the most sought-after by top UK employers (High Fliers 2024).
Course duration: 1 year (full-time); 2 years (part-time)
Undertake a research with support from our staff, who conduct research from Everest to the Arctic
Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ at a UK top 10 and global top 30 university for Anthropology (Complete University Guide 2024)
Build you career at the UK's most targeted university by top employers (High Fliers, 2026), with real world skills embedded across your course
Address global inequality and sustainability with our engaged Social Anthropology practice
Explore our courses
MA Social Anthropology
Designed for curious thinkers, this master's gives you the ability to use ethnography in comparative anthropological interpretations of what it means to be human.
Whether focused on humanitarianism, childhood, migration or more, this course prepares you to make a meaningful impact.
MA Anthropological Research
Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ a course that is part of the North West Doctoral Training Centre, and designed to prepare you to carry out doctoral level research in social anthropology.
You'll improve your social research skills and gain an in-depth understanding of ethnographic methods and approaches.
Student spotlight
Hear from Aaron on what he loves about studying Anthropology at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ
"Aside from the excellent teaching staff and students, having access to real world equipment has been a blast! It’s one thing to read and write but a whole other to go out into the field, research, and bring back tangible material.
The professors are top notch and it’s always to a thrill to meet the people you’ve read."
Funding and Scholarships
We offer different funding options so you can finance your future.
For more information on the scholarships and bursaries on offer, see our or research the University's postgraduate funding database.
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