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University of St Andrews: Social Anthropology
| Institution | University of St Andrews View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Social Anthropology |
| Web | www.st-andrews.ac.uk |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
Supervision in: Anthropological theory; symbolic systems; ethnohistory; economic anthropology; ecology; hunting, and gathering societies; development; regional specialisms (Africa, the Amazon, the Andes, the Caribbean, Europe (especially the British Isles, Spain, and Gypsies), Melanesia, and the Middle East). Close relations with kindred disciplines, allows for the possibility of inter-departmental supervision of research projects of an interdisciplinary nature. Students are given ample opportunity to present and exchange ideas and writing drafts in a host of formal and informal settings. Weekly departmental seminars along with reading and writing groups allow postgraduates to discuss and analyse theoretical, methodological and ethical issues pertaining to social anthropology.
| socanthadmin@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01334 462977 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
| Entry requirements | A good Honours degree (UK 2.1 or above) or its equivalent, GPA of 3.6 or better on a 4 point scale. Candidates may be advised to take the MRes 1st if they have insufficient anthropological preparation. All applicants whose 1st language is not English require satisfactory British Council IELTS, or equivalent. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
Supervision in: Anthropological theory; symbolic systems; ethnohistory; economic anthropology; ecology; hunting, and gathering societies; development; regional specialisms (Africa, the Amazon, the Andes, the Caribbean, Europe (especially the British Isles, Spain, and Gypsies), Melanesia, and the Middle East). Close relations with kindred disciplines, allows for the possibility of inter-departmental supervision of research projects of an interdisciplinary nature. Students are given ample opportunity to present and exchange ideas and writing drafts in a host of formal and informal settings. Weekly departmental seminars along with reading and writing groups allow postgraduates to discuss and analyse theoretical, methodological and ethical issues pertaining to social anthropology.
| socanthadmin@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01334 462977 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
| Entry requirements | A good Honours degree (UK 2.1 or above) or its equivalent, GPA of 3.6 or better on a 4 point scale. Candidates may be advised to take the MRes 1st if they have insufficient anthropological preparation. All applicants whose 1st language is not English require satisfactory British Council IELTS, or equivalent. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
Supervision in: Anthropological theory; symbolic systems; ethnohistory; economic anthropology; ecology; hunting, and gathering societies; development; regional specialisms (Africa, the Amazon, the Andes, the Caribbean, Europe (especially the British Isles, Spain, and Gypsies), Melanesia, and the Middle East). Close relations with kindred disciplines, allows for the possibility of inter-departmental supervision of research projects of an interdisciplinary nature. Students are given ample opportunity to present and exchange ideas and writing drafts in a host of formal and informal settings. Weekly departmental seminars along with reading and writing groups allow postgraduates to discuss and analyse theoretical, methodological and ethical issues pertaining to social anthropology.
| socanthadmin@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01334 462977 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
| Entry requirements | A good Honours degree (UK 2.1 or above) or its equivalent, GPA of 3.6 or better on a 4 point scale. Candidates may be advised to take the MRes 1st if they have insufficient anthropological preparation. All applicants whose 1st language is not English require satisfactory British Council IELTS, or equivalent. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Fees
| International | 15760 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 4260 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4260 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 4260 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4260 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4260 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Supervision in: Anthropological theory; symbolic systems; ethnohistory; economic anthropology; ecology; hunting, and gathering societies; development; regional specialisms (Africa, the Amazon, the Andes, the Caribbean, Europe (especially the British Isles, Spain, and Gypsies), Melanesia, and the Middle East). Close relations with kindred disciplines, allows for the possibility of inter-departmental supervision of research projects of an interdisciplinary nature. Students are given ample opportunity to present and exchange ideas and writing drafts in a host of formal and informal settings. Weekly departmental seminars along with reading and writing groups allow postgraduates to discuss and analyse theoretical, methodological and ethical issues pertaining to social anthropology.
| socanthadmin@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01334 462977 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
| Entry requirements | A good Honours degree (UK 2.1 or above) or its equivalent, GPA of 3.6 or better on a 4 point scale. Candidates may be advised to take the MRes 1st if they have insufficient anthropological preparation. All applicants whose 1st language is not English require satisfactory British Council IELTS, or equivalent. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Fees
| EU | 2130 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Scotland | 2130 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 2130 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2130 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2130 GBP for Year 1 |
Master of Research - MRes
Summary
The MRes in Social Anthropology provides a firm foundation in the methods and methodologies of social anthropology and the human sciences, to serve as a basis for knowledgeable and skilled research in social anthropology.
| socanth@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01334 462977 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. No previous anthropological experience is required. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the university's international entry requirements. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
This course provides a firm foundation in the methods and methodologies of social anthropology and the human sciences, to serve as a basis for knowledgeable and skilled research in Social Anthropology.
| socanth@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01334 462977 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. We welcome applications from students with an undergraduate degree in Social Anthropology and from those with no previous anthropological experience. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, please see the university’s international entry requirements. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Fees
| England | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9900 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 20370 GBP for Whole course |
The University of St Andrews
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- Over 120 postgraduate courses.
- Top 100 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2023)
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- Top for Student Experience in the UK (NSS 2022).
- 92% of students in work or further study within 6 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2018-19)
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