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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LL62

Social Anthropology and Politics

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£29,600Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MA (Hons) Social Anthropology and Politics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This popular joint degree programme provides a grounding in both social anthropology and politics, two subjects which complement and enrich each other. Social anthropology Social anthropology is the study of human conduct and thought. Societies around the world vary enormously socially, culturally and politically. International tuition fees are £29,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Participation
Resources
Social anthropology
Politics
Programme benefits
UCAS Code:LL62
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - AAB

AAA - AAB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

International Baccalaureate

36 - 34 points

from 36 points with 665 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,600

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£118,400

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£22,000£25,500£28,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£27,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

72%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
81%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
75%
Assessment and feedback
47%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
62%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
63%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh offers Social Anthropology and Politics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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