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University of St Andrews: Social Anthropology
| Institution | University of St Andrews View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Social Anthropology |
| Web | www.st-andrews.ac.uk |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
Supervision in: Anthropological theory; symbolic systems; ethnohistory; economic anthropology; ecology; hunting, and gathering societies; development; regional specialisms (Africa, the Amazon, the Andes, the Caribbean, Europe (especially the British Isles, Spain, and Gypsies), Melanesia, and the Middle East). Close relations with kindred disciplines, allows for the possibility of inter-departmental supervision of research projects of an interdisciplinary nature. Students are given ample opportunity to present and exchange ideas and writing drafts in a host of formal and informal settings. Weekly departmental seminars along with reading and writing groups allow postgraduates to discuss and analyse theoretical, methodological and ethical issues pertaining to social anthropology.
| socanthadmin@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01334 462977 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
| Entry requirements | A good Honours degree (UK 2.1 or above) or its equivalent, GPA of 3.6 or better on a 4 point scale. Candidates may be advised to take the MRes 1st if they have insufficient anthropological preparation. All applicants whose 1st language is not English require satisfactory British Council IELTS, or equivalent. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
Supervision in: Anthropological theory; symbolic systems; ethnohistory; economic anthropology; ecology; hunting, and gathering societies; development; regional specialisms (Africa, the Amazon, the Andes, the Caribbean, Europe (especially the British Isles, Spain, and Gypsies), Melanesia, and the Middle East). Close relations with kindred disciplines, allows for the possibility of inter-departmental supervision of research projects of an interdisciplinary nature. Students are given ample opportunity to present and exchange ideas and writing drafts in a host of formal and informal settings. Weekly departmental seminars along with reading and writing groups allow postgraduates to discuss and analyse theoretical, methodological and ethical issues pertaining to social anthropology.
| socanthadmin@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01334 462977 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
| Entry requirements | A good Honours degree (UK 2.1 or above) or its equivalent, GPA of 3.6 or better on a 4 point scale. Candidates may be advised to take the MRes 1st if they have insufficient anthropological preparation. All applicants whose 1st language is not English require satisfactory British Council IELTS, or equivalent. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Master of Research - MRes
Summary
The MRes in Social Anthropology provides a firm foundation in the methods and methodologies of social anthropology and the human sciences, to serve as a basis for knowledgeable and skilled research in social anthropology.
| socanth@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01334 462977 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. No previous anthropological experience is required. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the university's international entry requirements. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
The MRes in Social Anthropology provides a firm foundation in the methods and methodologies of social anthropology and the human sciences, to serve as a basis for knowledgeable and skilled research in social anthropology.
| socanth@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01334 462977 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. No previous anthropological experience is required. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the university's international entry requirements. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
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