Professional Doctorate in MPhil Anthropology


    Course Description

    This programme allows you to define your research interests and study towards an MPhil. Anthropology is ranked first in Scotland for student satisfaction (NSS). This research degree can be taken on its own or lead to a PhD in Anthropology. The Department of Anthropology is based within the School of Social Science. Research themes are wide ranging, and they include:

    • Anthropology of the North
    • Environment, Creativity and Perception
    • Religion, Belief and Practice
    • Museums and Histories of Science
    • Anthropology of Art and Craft
    • Social and Cultural Processes
    • Regional Anthropology

    The School of Social Science offers a range of centres which include the New Europe Centre. Teaching and research are in the fields of: Anthropology, politics, international relations and sociology. Anthropology is mixed with archaeology, languages, film and culture, philosophy and psychology at undergraduate level. Anthropology is also embedded in the Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and the Rule of Law, This centre draws from seven other disciplines to ensure that research is rigorous and impactful.

    Why study at Aberdeen?

    • Staff offer a wide range of interests and supervision possibilities to support your studies. You can enjoy research supervision across colonial histories, mobility, 'Nomadism', households of the past and many more areas.
    • You can enjoy events and seminars whilst you research within the School of Social Science and you are welcome to attend events across the wider University to widen your knowledge and interests.
    • The University was founded on the principle of “Open to all and dedicated to the pursuit of truth in the service of others.” Bishop Elphinstone, 1495. You study in an international environment with international academics who offer you specific expertise in their discipline areas.

    Where you study

    • University of Aberdeen
    • Full time or part time
    • Start month is flexible

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    Entry Requirements

    Find out more about entry requirements from your programme page
    abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/research-areas/856/anthropology/

    Find out more about English language requirements
    abdn.ac.uk/study/international/english-requirements.php

    Course Fees

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    abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/research-areas/856/anthropology/



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