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  Social Anthropology (MRes)


Aberdeen University    School of Social Science

Full time & Part time September MRes, Prof Doctorate, Research Only 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time
Anthropology (2) Politics & Government (30) Sociology (33) Theology & Religious Studies (34)

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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of human societies with the MRes in Social Anthropology at the University of Aberdeen. This programme offers a unique opportunity to explore cultural life and social activities across communities and societies. With a history dating back to 1495, the university provides a rich academic environment for your studies. The MRes serves as a gateway to doctoral-level research in anthropology or can be pursued as a standalone master's programme. Taught by experts from around the world, you'll develop valuable research skills and gain a global perspective on anthropology. Join us and embark on an exciting journey of discovery. Entry requirements include an upper second class honours degree in Social Anthropology, Cultural History, Ethnology, or a related discipline. Visit our programme page for more information.

About the course

Wouldn't it be interesting to study human societies to understand cultural life and social activities? This programme allows you to do just that in an ancient university dating back to 1495.

As a social anthropologist you gain understanding in the cultural life of a wide range of social activities across communities and society. Many alumni have gone to work in a range of top universities in the world and in other organisations including governments and museums, and the programme allows you to take a range of skills with you to these organisations, public sector, third sector and to PhD level where you could lecture, research and publish your own findings.

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Entry Requirements

Upper second class honours degree in Social Anthropology, Cultural History, Ethnology or a closely related discipline.

English Language Requirements
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Fees

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Value of Scholarship(s)

£3000

Eligibility

The University of Aberdeen is delighted to offer the Aberdeen Global Scholarship to international students starting in September 2022 or January 2023. This is a £3,000 tuition fee discount open to eligible self-funded taught Masters students who are classed as international fee status and domiciled in one of the countries listed below.

The £3,000 scholarship is open to international fees students registering for on-campus programmes, who don’t receive an externally funded scholarship from elsewhere, or any other University of Aberdeen scholarships (excluding awards made by the University of Aberdeen Development Trust).

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Value of Scholarship(s)

20% Discount

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A 20% discount for Aberdeen graduates who want to study a postgraduate degree. It applies to the full cost of taught postgraduate programmes and one year of a full time research programme.

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