Social Anthropology

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This MRes is a taught postgraduate degree that provides high quality training in anthropology and anthropological research. The degree is of particular relevance for those who wish to use such training as a foundation for PhD study or who are keen to enhance their careers through the acquisition of advanced knowledge and research skills. Accordingly, the MRes can be completed as a qualification in itself, or as the first stage in a four-year PhD programme. For students with no previous anthropological training, it can also act as a conversion course to anthropology.

An MRes is now the ESRC´s preferred route for proceeding to doctoral study. The MRes in Social Anthropology meets the ESRC requirements and is recognised for training for advanced research in anthropology.

The MRes/MPhil/PhD programme marries the best aspects of the traditional apprenticeship system of anthropology - students work with a leading anthropologist in their geographical area of interest and undertake a formal training programme concerned with developing broader anthropological skills in the context of social science as a whole.

Our students have been or are being funded by the British Council, the Economic and Social Research Council, the Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme, the World Health Organization, national and local governments as well as NGOs.

A unique feature of the MRes programme is that students can design, in collaboration with academic staff, Guided Study Modules to focus on their particular areas of research interest.

The MRes is specifically designed for students wishing to proceed to doctoral study in anthropology. However, the broad range of research strategies taught also makes it an excellent basis for professional development and research in other areas of social science.

Full-time

* Dissertation in Social Anthropology Research (60 credits)



Term 1 (September to December)

* Ethnographic Research Methods 1 (15 credits)



Term 2 (January to April)

* Ethnographic Research Methods 2 (15 credits)



Plus 90 credits (for both terms from September to April) from:

The following Guided Study modules can only be taken with express agreement of Course Convenor

* Guided Study Module (15 credits)


* Guided Study Module (15 credits)


* Guided Study Module (30 credits)


* Guided Study Module (30 credits)



Term 1 (September to December)

* Themes in Psychiatric Anthropology (15 credits)


* The Anthropology of Childhood (15 credits)


* The Anthropology of Youth (15 credits)


* The Anthropology of the Body (15 credits)


* Ethnicity, Culture and Identity (15 credits)


* Medical Anthropology in Clinical and Community Settings (30 credits)


* Themes in Psychological Anthropology (15 credits)



Term 2 (January to April)

* Anthropology of the Person (15 credits)


* Kinship, Sex and Gender (15 credits)


* Anthropology of Global Health (15 credits)


* Applied Medical Anthropology in the arena of Global Health (15 credits)


* Anthropology of Education (15 credits)


* Anthropology of Learning (15 credits)



Part-time

Year 1

* No compulsory modules



Year 2

* Dissertation in Social Anthropology Research (60 credits)



Term 1 (September to December)

* Ethnographic Research Methods 1 (15 credits)



Term 2 (January to April)

* Ethnographic Research Methods 2 (15 credits)



Approved options to the value of 90 credits

Year 1 & Year 2 (options to be split across both years)

Both Terms (September to April)

The following Guided Study modules can only be taken with express agreement of Course Convenor:

* Guided Study Module (15 credits)


* Guided Study Module (15 credits)


* Guided Study Module (30 credits)


* Guided Study Module (30 credits)



Term 1 (September to December)

* The Anthropology of the Body (15 credits)


* Themes in Psychiatric Anthropology (15 credits)


* Themes in Psychological Anthropology (15 credits)


* The Anthropology of Childhood (15 credits)


* The Anthropology of Youth (15 credits)


* Ethnicity, Culture and Identity (15 credits)


* Medical Anthropology in Clinical and Community Settings (30 credits)



Term 2 (January to April)

* Anthropology of the Person (15 credits)


* Kinship, Sex and Gender (15 credits)


* Anthropology of Global Health (15 credits)


* Applied Medical Anthropology in the arena of Global Health (15 credits)


* Anthropology of Education (15 credits)


* Anthropology of Learning (15 credits)

A UK first or second class Honours degree from a UK institution; an equivalent overseas qualification; or an equivalent professional qualification (eg from a health, teaching or child welfare background or similar). Candidates not fully meeting these criteria may nevertheless be considered. English Language Requirements * IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas) * Pearson: 58 (51 in all subscores) * BrunELT: 65% (min 60% in all areas) English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 60 (Grade C) IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.