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Social Anthropology and Politics (MA Hons)

Undergraduate · Social

Social Anthropology and Politics (MA Hons)

University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

About this programme

This popular joint degree programme provides a grounding in both social anthropology and politics, two subjects which complement and enrich each other.Social anthropologySocial anthropology is the comparative study of human conduct and thought in social contexts. Societies around the world vary enormously in their social, cultural and political forms, and their individual members display an initially overwhelming diversity of ideas and behaviour.The systematic study of these variations, and the common humanity that underlies them and allows us to understand them, lie

Level
Undergraduate
Field
Social
Duration
4 years · 4 years
Tuition
£29,600 / year
Study mode
Full-time
Intake
September
Deadline
13 January 2027

Visa

Visa required
Student visa
Application fee
GBP 558
Proof of funds
GBP 1,171/mo
Processing time
3–8 weeks

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.

Scholarships available (3)

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