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Social Anthropology at University of Sussex - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

7th in the UK for our research overall in Anthropology in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) =12th in the UK for Anthropology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024) 13th in the UK for Anthropology (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024) About the course Anthropology is the study of human cultures and societies in a changing world. Through field research and observation, anthropologists generate fresh insights into complex global challenges. You'll learn to understand the experiences of those most affected by these challenges. Sussex has one of the UK’s largest Social Anthropology departments. The broad diversity of our expertise will allow you to:

  • gain advanced knowledge of anthropology’s academic tradition and contemporary application
  • tailor your degree to match your own interests within anthropology
  • develop ethnographic research skills and apply them in your dissertation
  • put theory into practice, learning how anthropology makes a difference in the world.
You'll be part of our School of Global Studies. We have a strong tradition of engaged anthropology focusing on real-world issues. This MA is for you if you want to deepen your knowledge of anthropology – but it also offers professional training if you’re new to the field. Anthropology is applicable in everyday life and a growing number of professional contexts, from NGOs to large companies and education institutions to research and policy organisations. About Sussex Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution. Location Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London. We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Modules

Please check our website in January 2025 for the modules running in the academic year 2025/26.

Entry requirements

You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Your qualification should normally be in anthropology or another humanities or social sciences subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Information about our tuition fees, funding options and scholarships for UK and international students is available on our website. Find out more here: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding

Sponsorship information

Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people. Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2025/26.

Social Anthropology at University of Sussex - UCAS