Social Anthropology MA is a postgraduate degree at Goldsmiths, University of London, based in London, taught full-time over 1 year. 69% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey.
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About this course
Are you interested in a career in anthropology, but haven’t studied the subject before? Have you studied anthropology in the past, but need to consolidate this experience before moving into anthropological research?
Why study MA Social Anthropology at Goldsmiths
- Whatever your disciplinary background, you’ll have the opportunity to build a solid base in social anthropology, its theoretical foundations, methodology and ethnographic diversity.
- You'll learn from leading academics in the Department of Anthropology, which has been rated top 10 in the UK for anthropology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.
- You’ll be able to choose from a variety of option modules, which means you can tailor the degree to your own theoretical or regional interests.
- You'll be able to choose to study topics including gender, sexuality and the body, religion and symbolism, political economy, psychological perspectives in anthropology, the anthropology of rights, and visual anthropology.
- You’ll join a diverse group of students with a range of educational backgrounds and interests, so you’ll be exposed to many different perspectives.
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MA
Location: London
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MA
Location: London
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MA
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- London
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Anthropology
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ