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MA Social Anthropology and Politics

University of Edinburgh

Institution
University of Edinburgh
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Social Anthropology
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
LL62
Typical offer
A-level AAB, IB 36

Entry requirements

A level: from AAA to AAB (required: no specific A level subjects required) IB: from 36 points with 665 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL

About this course

MA (Hons) in Social Anthropology and Politics, an anthropology and politics and international relations degree focused on human societies and the governance of communities. The programme is delivered across four years as a joint honours course. The first year covers core foundations through Politics and International Relations 1A: Concepts and Debates, Politics, International Relations 1B: The Global Dimension, and Political Thinkers (an introduction to political theory), alongside thematic topics such as gender, personhood, and human rights. The second year advances learning with Comparative Politics in a Globalised World and International Cooperation in Europe and Beyond.

Modules

  • gender
  • personhood
  • work and making a living
  • the house
  • consumption and exchange
  • health
  • the body
  • climate change
  • hunger
  • wellbeing
  • body modification
  • human rights
  • Politics and International Relations 1A: Concepts and Debates
  • Politics, International Relations 1B: The Global Dimension
  • Political Thinkers (an introduction to political theory)
  • Comparative Politics in a Globalised World
  • International Cooperation in Europe and Beyond