BA Social Anthropology at SOAS University of London

The BA Social Anthropology degree explores what it is to be human in a complex and changing world. You will study the great variety of beliefs and practices that exist around the world, from remote communities to global cities. You will learn theoretical frameworks and question your own assumptions, helping you to think creatively about how to address global problems.

Department: Department of Anthropology and Sociology  |  Duration: 3 or 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take 120 credits per year composed of compulsory and optional modules. Core and compulsory modules include 101A Anthropology in and of the World: An Introduction (A), 101B Anthropology in and of the World: An Introduction (B), 102A SOAS Anthropology Now (A), 102B SOAS Anthropology Now (B), 201 World Social Theory: Imagining Society from 500BCE to 1900, 202 Social Theory, Reform and Revolution in an Age of Extremes, 211 Anthropology Through History, 212 Theory in Anthropology.

Career pathways

Students from SOAS’ Department of Anthropology and Sociology develop an in-depth understanding of the world. Employers value our graduates’ cultural awareness and global perspective, as well as their skills in analysis, data interpretation and problem-solving.

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