Postgraduate research courses in Social Anthropology MSc (Res): Fees & Entry Requirements at University of St Andrews, UK

Postgraduate research courses in Social Anthropology MSc (Res)
University of St Andrews

UK

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About this course

What will I learn?

For those with sufficient undergraduate experience in Social Anthropology (usually equivalent to a first class BA Hons degree in Social Anthropology), it is possible to apply to enter the Master of Studies (MSt) by Research.This research degree has no credited taught modules but instead runs solely through individual supervision with a listed member of staff. The Master of Studies is assessed through a 30,000-word dissertation on a topic of the student’s choice, which is assessed by a team composed of an internal and external examiner.Those interested in this research degree choice should contact the Department before applying in order to discuss the proposal topic and possible supervisor.This degree runs for one year full time.

Which department am I in?

Social Anthropology

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£21,570.00 (23,50,185) per year
Accomodation (self-catered residences) - 7816 (Per Year)

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved
Start date

May 2027

Venue

University of St Andrews

College Gate,

St. Andrews,

Fife,

KY16 9AJ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£21,570.00 (23,50,185) per year
Accomodation (self-catered residences) - 7816 (Per Year)

This is a fixed fee
Start date

May 2026

Venue

University of St Andrews

College Gate,

St. Andrews,

Fife,

KY16 9AJ, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to the programme requires that you hold a good undergraduate degree, high 2.1 (16.5) or better or its equivalent (e.g. GPA of 3.6 or better on a 4-point scale). The undergraduate degree does not need to be in the discipline of Social Anthropology, but candidates will be advised to take the MRes first if they have insufficient anthropological preparation

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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