MA in Social Anthropology
Are you interested in a career in anthropology, but haven’t studied the subject before? Have you studied anthropology in the past, but need to consolidate this experience before moving into anthropological research? This MA offers students from all disciplinary backgrounds the opportunity to build a solid base in social anthropology, its theoretical foundations, methodology and ethnographic diversity.
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
Please see How to apply.
You should have an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant subject.
Students interested in pursuing careers in the media, research, teaching, policy and many other fields will find the programme of value. Recent graduates have been employed by Amnesty International, Médecins Sans Frontières, and the Royal Anthropological Institute. It also provides an excellent grounding for students interested in pursuing research in social anthropology – several have gone on to complete research degrees at Goldsmiths.
Please see Tuition fees.
Please see Staff research interests.
Anthropology
A compulsory core course will familiarise you with the most important theoretical positions within anthropology, and will introduce you to key methodological questions. In addition, you may choose from a variety of option courses that will enable you to establish or develop your own theoretical or regional interests. Optional courses currently cover topics including gender, sexuality and the body; religion and symbolism; political economy; psychological perspectives in anthropology; the anthropology of rights; visual anthropology. Ethnographic courses include Europe; (post)socialist states; the Caribbean and Latin America.
Assessment
Unseen examination for the core course; take-home papers and reports for each optional course; dissertation.
Application enquiries
Please see how to apply for information on applying to this programme.