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BASS Social Anthropology and Sociology at University of Manchester

University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Examine human behaviour and relationships in different cultural contexts. Explore human behaviour and how societies are structured and organised. Keep your options completely open with a flexible degree.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 or 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 provides you with a strong foundation in key concepts, approaches and questions. Year 1 compulsory units include Key Ideas in Social Anthropology, Intro to Ethnographic Reading, Engaging With Social Research.

Career pathways

The University of Manchester has an excellent reputation for employability. We are currently the UK's most targeted university by the top 100 employers in the UK and have ranked in the top two for over 10 years (High Fliers Graduate Market Report, 2015- 2026).

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Entry requirements

A-level: ABB, including at least one of the following A-Level subjects (preference will be given to applicants studying two of these subjects):. International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall. 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. GCSE: Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 4 or C in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no lower than 6 in any component. Interview: We do not interview.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) students Source

International applicants: GBP 29,200 a year (2027/28). International students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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