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University of Manchester: Visual Anthropology
| Institution | University of Manchester |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social Sciences |
| Web | https://www.manchester.ac.uk |
| pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 275 4471 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Our Visual Anthropology master’s course will empower you to examine differences and similarities between cultures, so we can better understand the essence of what makes us human.
Visual methods are ideal for anthropology because they invite people who participate in our projects to express themselves in their own verbal and physical language, enabling researchers to present their findings with unmatched authenticity.
On this course, you’ll learn about cutting-edge ethnographic techniques using art, film, photography, music and a range of other media, drawing on a bank of fascinating projects produced at the Granada Centre for Visual Anthropology.
Regardless of prior experience, you’ll develop the skills you need to produce your own ethnographic films. Hence, this is the UK’s only visual anthropology course that is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council and the Arts and Humanities Research Council as a professional preparation master’s.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A UK Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) at 2:1 level in anthropology, sociology, or related social science or humanities subject. When assessing your academic record we take into account your grades, your academic references, and the standing of the institution where you studied. We also welcome: Applicants with an academic or professional background in media production, such as in film-making, photography and sound-art as well as those coming from an art-making background. Applicants with professional experience in journalism, social and development work. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The MA in Visual Anthropology course is tailored to meet the needs of different levels of anthropological and film-making experience, whether you have little or no background in formal anthropology, film-production, visual methods and photography, or if you have substantial experience in one or more of these areas.
For nearly 30 years, the University's Granada Centre for Visual Anthropology has been widely recognised as the world's leading centre for visual anthropology. Our graduates have produced more than 400 ethnographic films seen around the world and it is now at the forefront of the emergent dialogue between art and anthropology, including sensory ethnography and sound, experimental and practice-based methods, photographic and digital media, museum and gallery installations.
Our MA and MPhil courses combine anthropology with training in film-making and editing, visual methods, photography sensory ethnography and sound. You are provided with professional equipment and supported by internationally renowned staff comprising the largest visual anthropology faculty in Europe.
The Granada Centre's teaching and research continues to set the standard of excellence in the social sciences as well as arts. This was formally recognised by the ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council), and by the AHRC, awarding the master's course the status of a professional preparation masters, something awarded to no other visual anthropology course in the UK.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A UK Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) at 2:1 level in anthropology, sociology, or related social science or humanities subject. When assessing your academic record we take into account your grades, your academic references, and the standing of the institution where you studied. We also welcome: Applicants with an academic or professional background in media production, such as in film-making, photography and sound-art as well as those coming from an art-making background. Applicants with professional experience in journalism, social and development work. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
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