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Social Anthropology at University of St Andrews - UCAS

Course summary

The MRes in Social Anthropology provides a firm foundation in the methods and methodologies of social anthropology and the human sciences, to serve as a basis for knowledgeable and skilled research in social anthropology.

Modules

Please see the Course Details section for information: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/social-anthropology/social-anthropology-mres/

Assessment method

Compulsory modules are assessed through coursework which includes essays, independent research-led assignments and group-assessed oral presentations. Over the course of the year, with particular focus during the summer months, you will devise a research project culminating in a 15,000-word dissertation.


Entry requirements

A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. No previous anthropological experience is required. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the university's international entry requirements.


English language requirements

For the current English Language requirements please visit the English language requirements for postgraduate students on the University of St Andrews website.

English language requirements for postgraduate students

https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/language-requirements/postgraduate/


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

For the most current information on course fees please visit https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/postgraduate/taught/.

Sponsorship information

Carnegie-Cameron bursaries; entrant accommodation bursary; Formula Santander postgraduate scholarship; recent graduate discount; Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust bursary.

Social Anthropology at University of St Andrews - UCAS