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UCL (University College London): Digital Anthropology

Institution UCL (University College London) View institution profile
Department Anthropology View department profile
Web www.ucl.ac.uk/social-historical-sciences/
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Summary

The MSc in Digital Anthropology is the first and most well-established degree of its kind worldwide. The degree equips students with the skills to research and analyse the social and cultural dimensions of digital technologies and practices. This includes social media, data and algorithms, digital infrastructures, 3D printing and museum collections, and online politics. Combining the cross-cultural and comparative study of digital phenomena with anthropological theories and research methods, the MSc prepares students to practice as digital anthropologists across a broad range of policy, industry, government and academic environments.

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UCL Social and Historical Sciences

Shaping tomorrow’s thinkers through the lessons of history

UCL Faculty of Social & Historical Sciences seeks to understand the social, political, economic, cultural and environmental processes that have shaped the world over time. Our academics develop cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary research and education that has positive, real-world impact. We will challenge you to think in new ways, engage critically with global issues and look for creative solutions.

We are consistently ranked among the world’s top 15 across our disciplines and 3 subjects in the global #5 according to QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
(Archaeology #3, Anthropology #4, …

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