Anthropology of Food

Course Overview

The MA Anthropology of Food at SOAS University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Camden, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MA programme in the Anthropology of Food offers you the opportunity to explore historically and culturally variable foodways, from foraging to industrial agriculture, from Europe and North America to Africa, Asia and South America. You will study the passage of food from plant to palate, and examine who benefits, and who suffers, from contemporary modes of food production, exchange, preparation, and consumption. You will also explore the role of food in human migrations and investigate the formation of regional and national cuisines. International tuition fees are £12,965 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 96% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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