Social Anthropology with Development

The University of Edinburgh
Undergraduate MA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years PolicingSociologyCriminologyAnthropology

A-Level Entry

AAA - ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Social anthropology is the study of human conduct and thought. Societies around the world vary enormously socially, culturally and politically.

The study of these variations, and the common humanity that underlies them, is at the heart of social anthropology.

There are close links between social anthropology and:

* sociology

* human geography

* development studies

* history

* archaeology

* philosophy

You will take a broad range of courses in Years 1 and 2, which will give you a good grounding in the study of anthropology. You will also have the opportunity to carry out anthropological research.

You will further develop your understanding of the subject and research skills in Years 3 and 4 by choosing from a variety of advanced optional courses and completing a dissertation project of your own design.

Between Years 3 and 4, you will spend up to four months on an individual research project that will form the basis of your dissertation. Fieldwork for your project can be done both within and outside the UK.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades AAA - ABB
Scottish Higher ABBB

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1172 Social services managers and directors
2461 Social workers
2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
2434 Business and related research professionals
2462 Probation officers
4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Policing, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000