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PostgraduateMA

Anthropology

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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1 yearDuration
£32,300Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bristol, the MA Anthropology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MA in Anthropology will help you develop a nuanced and cross-cultural perspective on the challenges that humans face in our fast-changing world, with content that reflects our research strengths in adversity, adaptation and globalisation. You will have the opportunity to put this understanding into practice through academic events and work experience in Bristol's thriving creative and cultural industries as well as social organisations. In addition to the core themes of the programme – which explore interrelated real-world issues such as sustainability, technology, engagement, arts and ... International tuition fees are £32,300 per year, home/UK fees are £14,500 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 £22,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Ethnographic Methods and Research Design
Contemporary Anthropological Theory
Globalisation
Adaptation and Social Change
Material Culture and Consumption
Digital Anthropology and Technology
Applied Anthropology and Cultural Engagement
Qualitative Research Methods and Data Analysis
MA Anthropology Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,300

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£32,300

Home Student Fee

£14,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bristol

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£31,000£36,000
3 years£26,500£34,500£46,000
5 years£33,500£46,500£67,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Studying
5%Seeking Work
45%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.

9 Scholarships Available

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Zutshi-Smith Scholarship

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Conference Travel Fund

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£300scholarship value
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Think Big Career Accelerator

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
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St Paul's Church Organ Scholarship

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£1,450scholarship value
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  • Open to your course
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St Mary Redcliffe Church Choral Scholarships

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£1,300scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About University of Bristol

University of Bristol offers Anthropology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#9UK Ranking
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