MA Anthropological Research at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Develop critical thinking and analytical skills that are crucial to understanding societies today. Explore people, cultures and society and develop advanced research expertise through independent inquiry, specialist supervision and engagement with contemporary debates. Build critical, analytical and ethnographic research skills for careers in social research, media, cultural industries, public sector, charity work or further PhD study.

What you will study

A master’s degree is formed of 180 credits. On the MA Anthropological Research, there are seven mandatory course units, including a dissertation worth 60 credits. Compulsory units include Independent Theoretical & Ethnographic Analysis I, Issues in Ethnographic Research I, Issues in Ethnographic Research II, PG Research Seminar, MAAR Dissertation, Qualitative Research Methods.

Career pathways

The University of Manchester is one of the most targeted universities by the UK’s top graduate employers (High Fliers, The Graduate Market Report 2024). Many of our graduates go on to further postgraduate study at Manchester or another leading institution.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum UK 2:1 (or overseas equivalent) in social anthropology or in a degree where social anthropology formed a major component. 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. English language: IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 19,300 a year (2027/28). MA (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 33,100 a year (2027/28). MA (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/admissions/how-to-apply/

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