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Masters Degrees in Anthropology still available in 2026
We have 10 Masters Degrees in Anthropology still available in 2026
Masters degrees in Anthropology involve advanced study of human societies, cultures, and behaviours.
Related postgraduate specialisms include Social and Cultural Anthropology, Physical and Biological Anthropology and Criminological Anthropology.
Entry requirements normally include an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as Sociology, Psychology or Anthropology.
Why study a Masters in Anthropology?
Develop Skills and Knowledge
Masters degrees allow you to deepen your understanding of a subject and develop new skills. For a Masters in Anthropology, this might include:
- Advanced Cultural Understanding: Mastery of anthropological theories and principles to understand diverse societies, cultures, and human behaviour, including research methodologies and ethnographic analysis.
- Interdisciplinary Approaches: Skills in applying anthropological insights to topics such as development, health, business, and environmental sustainability.
- Communication and Collaboration: Proficiency in communicating anthropological knowledge to diverse audiences and collaborating with people from different cultural backgrounds.
Further Career Development
Completing a Masters degree could be beneficial for your career development. For some roles, a Masters degree is outright required—for others, it may instead lead to faster career progression or improve your career mobility. For more information, please visit our Masters employability guide.
After completing your Masters in Anthropology, a potential career option might be employment as an Anthropologist. According to UK salary data from Glassdoor, an Anthropologist earns an average of £36,367 per year, dependent on factors such as experience, employer and employment location.
Improve Employability
Completing a Masters degree may also improve your employability. According to the UK government's LEO Graduate and Postgraduate Outcomes survey, over 85% of Anthropology Masters students were in further education or employment three years after graduation.
What do prospective Anthropology Masters students think about study?
We host the Pulse postgraduate survey to understand the motivations, concerns and expectations of students just like you. For prospective Anthropology Masters students in 2023:
- 73% were either positive or very positive about employment after graduation.
- 67% preferred on campus learning, 17% preferred online/distance learning, and 16% preferred a blended approach.
- 29% were interested in part-time study.
- In order of popularity, the top three study motivations were:
- Career progress
- Upskilling
- Gateway to higher level study
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