Merit
President's Doctoral Scholar Award
University of Manchester · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£7,500Per Year (Intl)
£15,750Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by University of Manchester, the MA Social Anthropology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. There’s never been a greater need to understand humans across international borders and cultures. Our MA Social Anthropology will empower you to examine the differences and similarities between human behaviours, beliefs, and societies, so we can better understand what it means to be human. You will study classic and contemporary anthropological debates, and as one of the largest anthropology departments in the UK, there’s no shortage of topics you could cover. 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, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Classic and contemporary anthropological debates
As one of the largest anthropology departments in the UK
There’s no shortage of topics you could cover
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£7,500
per year
Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,500
Home Student Fee
£15,750
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
Salary data is not yet available for this course.
💼 Employment Breakdown
62%Working
12%Studying
10%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
59%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
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