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Description
The BA in Social Anthropology is a distinctive degree programme allowing for the holistic study of peoples ideas, beliefs, practices and activities in a wide range of local, global, diasporic and transnational settings. Social anthropologists study how and why we do the things we do, for example, how we work, use technologies, and negotiate conflicts, relationships and change.
As a research-led School we offer a wide range of modules, with a particular strength being the opportunity to study visual anthropology, with both theoretical and practical classes. The programme reflects staff research interests across the globe, which include: political struggle and resistance, post-conflict reconstruction, cultural transmission, indigenous knowledge, religious identity and transformation, mental illness, environmental politics, rural social transformation, law and legal pluralism, science and technology, public anthropology and advocacy. We explore communities and the systems and processes that link them together such as globalisation, migration, the media, businesses, financial markets and world politics. A further special feature of our programme is the application of computers and IT to anthropological research and practice.
Anthropology is a friendly and cosmopolitan School where you are taught by leading authorities in their fields. Our Centre for Social Anthropology and Computing (CSAC) was one of the first in the country and our Centre for Biocultural Diversity (CBCD) is equally outstanding. Our degrees also offer the chance to study in Europe or Japan.
Independent rankings
Anthropology at Kent was ranked 6th in the UK for student satisfaction in the 2013 National Student Survey. And, in The Guardian University Guide 2014, Anthropology at Kent was ranked 5th for graduate employment prospects.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee- GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
- GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)
Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Credits Total Kent credits: 360
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test
- English
Course Content
The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take wild modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.
Stage 1
Possible modules may include:
SE301 - Social Anthropology
SE302 - Foundations of Biological Anthropology
SE307 - Thinkers and Theories: An Introduction to theHistory and Development of
GE301 - Learning German 3 (Post A Level)
SE308 - Skills for Anthropology and Conservation
SE309 - Violence and Conflict in the Contemporary World
Stage 2
Possible modules may include:
SE586 - Ethnographies 1
SE587 - Ethnographies 2
SE588 - Advanced Social Anthropology I
SE589 - Advanced Social Anthropology II
GE505 - Intermediate German
GE507 - Learning German 4
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
Year abroad
You spend a year between Stages 2 and 3 taking courses in anthropology at a university in Germany, (where the courses are taught in german). Students are required to have obtained a Stage 2 average of 60% or above, before commencing their year abroad.
Possible modules may include:
SE571 - Anthroplogy Year Abroad Mark One
SE572 - Anthropology Year Abroad Mark Two
Stage 3
Possible modules may include:
SE596 - Theoretical Perspectives in Social Anthropology
SE597 - Theoretical Topics in Social Anthropology
SE547 - South East Asian Societies
SE591 - Southern Mediterranean Societies: Mashriq andMaghreb
SE592 - The Ethnography of Central Asian Societies
SE579 - The Anthropology of Amazonia
SE601 - European Societies
SE752 - Anthropology of Creativity
SE584 - The Anthropology of Business
SE585 - From the Raw to the Cooked: The Anthropology of Eating
SE573 - Ethnicity and Nationalism
SE575 - Medicinal Plants: Home Remedy, Pharmaceutical, Illicit Drug
SE593 - Evolution of Human Diversity
SE594 - Anthropology and Development
SE595 - Social Computing
SE549 - The Anthropology of Health, Illness and Medicine
SE550 - The Anthropology of Gender
SE551 - Anthropology and Language
SE552 - Culture and Cognition
SE554 - Visual Anthropology Theory
SE555 - Project in Visual Anthropology
SE556 - Social Sciences in the Classroom
SE565 - Sex Evolution and Human Nature
SE534 - Special Project in Social Anthropology
SE542 - Human Ecology
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6.5
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test.Requirements
The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.
Qualification Typical offer/minimum requirement- A level: ABB including German, excluding General Studies/Critical Thinking
- Access to HE Diploma: The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma): The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.
- International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall or 16 points at HL, including German A1/A2/B at 4/5/5 HL or 5/6/6 SL
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Access Bursary
Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.
- Alumni Bursary
Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Kent.
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