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The University of Edinburgh: Social Anthropology
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social and Political Science |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
The PhD in Social Anthropology is a research programme in which you will make an original contribution to knowledge by pursuing an extended and focused piece of research on a topic of your interest.
This PhD programme combines work on your thesis project, usually based on long-term fieldwork, with systematic training in anthropological and social research skills.
We welcome interdisciplinary research.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
Summary
The PhD in Social Anthropology is a research programme in which you will make an original contribution to knowledge by pursuing an extended and focused piece of research on a topic of your interest.
This PhD programme combines work on your thesis project, usually based on long-term fieldwork, with systematic training in anthropological and social research skills.
We welcome interdisciplinary research.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
MSc
Summary
This programme offers an intensive introduction to contemporary social anthropology.
We provide a programme of study that will enable you to consider your own cultural and social context, comparing this to other cultures. You will work within a rich and active research culture, exploring the distinctive nature of social anthropology and its contribution to a critical and informed understanding of the contemporary world. A world reflected in the diversity of our research and teaching interests.
Courses range from those offering an overview of anthropological theory to those examining specific issues or regions.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
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The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 34th in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research …
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