Social Anthropology (Taught)

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.