PostgraduateMSc

Social Anthropology

Name: Social Anthropology
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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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1 yearDuration

N/ATuition Fee

£33,500Avg. Graduate Salary

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Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MSc Social Anthropology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. This programme offers an intensive introduction to contemporary social anthropology. We provide a programme of study that will enable you to consider your own cultural and social context, comparing this to other cultures. You will work within a rich and active research culture, exploring the distinctive nature of social anthropology and its contribution to a critical and informed understanding of the contemporary world. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% 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

Anthropological Theory and Practice

Ethnographic Research Methods

Globalisation and Cultural Change

Kinship and Social Organisation

Medical Anthropology and Health Systems

Urban Anthropology and Modern Society

Advanced Dissertation Research

Comparative Religious and Ritual Systems

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£28,000	£33,500	£40,000
3 years	£25,000	£32,000	£38,500
5 years	£30,500	£40,000	£55,000

Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

72%Working

5%Studying

10%Work & Study

6%Seeking Work

81%Professional Jobs

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