Social Anthropology MRes at Brunel University of London

This course will equip you with high quality training in anthropology and anthropological research, particularly if you are considering PhD study. If you’re keen to enhance your career through the acquisition of advanced knowledge and research skills in anthropology, or if you haven’t studied anthropology before, but have a strong interest in developing your own research, then this course is for you. You’ll have the opportunity to design, in collaboration with academic staff, a set of guided‑study modules to complement the suite of taught modules, to suit your particular research interests.

Faculty: College of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Social Sciences, Media and Communications  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 or 2.5 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your compulsory modules will give you a firm grounding in anthropology research, alongside optional module choices which will support your research. Compulsory modules include Ethnographic Dissertation, Ethnographic Research, Guided Study Module.

Career pathways

The MRes is specifically designed for those considering doctoral or PhD study in anthropology, as well as a stand-alone qualification. The broad range of research strategies taught also makes it an excellent basis for professional development and research in other areas of social science.

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