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MA Sociology and Social Anthropology

University of Edinburgh

Institution
University of Edinburgh
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Sociology
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
LL36
Typical offer
A-level AAB, IB 37

Entry requirements

A level: from AAA to AAB (required: no specific A level subjects required) IB: from 37 points with 666 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL

About this course

MA (Hons) in Sociology and Social Anthropology, an undergraduate degree in sociology and anthropology combining social analysis with anthropological perspectives. Core topics include Research Methods and Social & Cultural Analysis. This joint degree programme provides a grounding in both academic subjects to examine everyday institutions, culture, identity, and social change. The first year introduces thematic topics through digital lives, race, ethnicity, and power. The third year covers theoretical and empirical approaches through study social theory, environment and risk, kinship, and ritual and religion. Students also complete practical coursework involving learn practical research skills and carry out a group research project. Additional advanced study options explore globalisation, nationalism, the internet, and sociology of emotions.

Modules

  • digital lives
  • race
  • ethnicity
  • power
  • learn practical research skills
  • carry out a group research project
  • study social theory
  • environment and risk
  • kinship
  • ritual and religion
  • globalisation
  • nationalism
  • the internet
  • sociology of emotions