MSc in Social Anthropology at University of Oxford

Programme overview

Taught course engaging with anthropological debates on culture, society and human diversity through rigorous theoretical and ethnographic approaches.

Duration: 12 months full time | Intake: 3 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Anthropological theory and ethnographic approaches to culture, society and human diversity.

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Entry requirements

First-class or strong upper second-class UK undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in any discipline; a minimum of 67% in at least one prior degree under the UK system. US bachelor's applicants normally need a minimum GPA of 3.6/4.0, though selection depends on other factors. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic overall 7.5 with at least 7.0 in each component (University higher level; equivalents such as TOEFL iBT 110 with minimum component scores accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 26,890 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 43,860 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: 3 October 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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