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  MA/PGDip Social Anthropology


The University of Manchester    School of Social Sciences

Full time & Part time See Course PGDip, MA MA 1/2 years (ft/pt); PGDip 9/18 months (ft/pt)
Anthropology (2) History & Archaeology (19)

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Are you fascinated by the diversity of human social and cultural experiences? Our MA/PGDip in Social Anthropology will provide you with an anthropologically-informed understanding of social life, both in Western and non-Western societies. This programme challenges you to question assumptions and view the world from a fresh perspective. You'll study core course units covering classical and contemporary debates in social anthropology, as well as research methods and ethical positions. Choose from a wide range of elective modules to explore specific themes and topics. Entry requirements include a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification for the MA programme, or a Lower-Second classification for the PGDip. Visit our website for more information.

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Course description

The objective of this course is to communicate an anthropologically-informed understanding of social life in both Western and non-Western societies. By confronting you with the remarkable diversity of human social and cultural experience, our aim is to encourage you to question taken-for-granted assumptions and to view the world from a new perspective.

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Entry Requirements

We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline for entry to our MA programme.

We require a UK bachelor's degree with a Lower-Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline for entry to our Postgraduate Diploma.

When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

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