Social Anthropology

Social anthropology is the study of human conduct and thought. Societies around the world vary enormously socially, culturally and politically.

The study of these variations, and the common humanity that underlies them, is at the heart of social anthropology.

There are close links between social anthropology and:

• sociology

• human geography

• development studies

• history

• archaeology

• philosophy

You will take a broad range of courses in Years 1 and 2, which will give you a good grounding in the study of anthropology. This includes an opportunity to undertake anthropological research.

You will further develop your understanding of the subject and research skills in Years 3 and 4 by choosing from a variety of advanced option courses. You will also complete a dissertation project of your own design.

Between Years 3 and 4 you will spend up to four months on an individual research project that will form the basis of your dissertation. Fieldwork for your project can be done both within and outside the UK.

Programme benefits

• Bring theory to life by carrying out your own research and fieldwork, in the UK or abroad.

• You will spend up to four months on an individual research project that will form the basis of your dissertation in Year 4.

• You will be able to choose from a wide range of courses covering regional specialisations from Africa to Latin America, and thematic specialisations such as happiness, medical anthropology, the invention of history, and anthropology of food.