Course summary
There’s never been a greater need to understand humans across international borders and cultures. Our MA Social Anthropology will empower you to examine the differences and similarities between human behaviours, beliefs, and societies, so we can better understand what it means to be human. You will study classic and contemporary anthropological debates, and as one of the largest anthropology departments in the UK, there’s no shortage of topics you could cover. Our innovative course is taught by expert academics, both with practical experience of the field and a real passion for enhancing your learning experience. You will put the theory into practice from day one, gaining expertise in ethnographic research methods. You can also to tailor your course to fit your interests, and optional course units may include:
- Migrants, Borders and Im/mobilities;
- The Anthropology of Health and Wellbeing;
- Food and Eating: The Cultural BodyFood;
- Elemental Media; Documentary and Sensory Practice;
- Extra-Terrestrial Anthropology.
Entry requirements
We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline for entry to our MA programme. We require a UK bachelor's degree with a Lower-Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline for entry to our Postgraduate Diploma. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | 100 with 25 in writing and no further score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757. |
Applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements: IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5, TOEFL IBT 100 with 25 in writing and no further score below 22 in each section TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757, Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 76 overall, with 76 in writing and no further score below 70. Priority will be given to applicants who have provided evidence of meeting these scores when making offers.
Further information on accepted language requirements can be found here.
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/language-requirements/
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
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Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL