MRes Social Anthropology

The MRes Social Anthropology at Brunel University London is a one-year, full-time or two-year, part-time research degree that provides students with the opportunity to explore the complexities of social anthropology. The program is designed for students who want to gain advanced knowledge and skills in social anthropology, including ethnography, cultural analysis, and anthropological theory. Students will have the opportunity to work with a supervisor to develop their own research project, which will contribute to the field of social anthropology. The program also provides opportunities for students to engage with cutting-edge research in the field through seminars, workshops, and training events.

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Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including dedicated laboratories and libraries. The program is delivered by a team of experienced academics who are experts in their field. Graduates of the MRes Social Anthropology program will be well-prepared for careers in research, academia, or related fields.

Join one of the UK's top universities for social anthropology and take your career to the next level.

Brunel University London is one of the top universities in the UK for social anthropology. Our faculty has a strong track record of producing innovative and influential research in the field, and we are committed to providing our students with the best possible education. The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen career, whether that be in academia, research, or related fields.

Social Anthropology MRes is a taught postgraduate degree that will equip you with high-quality training in anthropology and anthropological research, particularly if you are considering Ph.D. study. This course may also suit you if youre keen to enhance your career through the acquisition of advanced knowledge and research skills in anthropology, or if you havent studied anthropology before, but have a stronger interest in developing your own research. A unique feature of this program is the opportunity to design, in collaboration with academic staff, a set of guided modules from the suite of anthropology taught subjects, to suit your particular research interests in social anthropology. The MRes program at Brunel marries the best aspects of the traditional apprenticeship system of anthropology, where you will work with a leading anthropologist in their geographical area of interest.

A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree in a Humanities or Social Science subject with a personal statement demonstrating knowledge of interest in the subject area, or an equivalent overseas qualification. OR An equivalent professional qualification (e.g. from a Health, Teaching, or Child Welfare background or similar).