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In a world shaped by cultural diversity and global change, understanding how people live, think, and connect is essential. Our BSocSc Social Anthropology equips you to tackle critical global issues such as urban inequity and climate change by exploring what it means to be human across societies, economies, and environments worldwide.

Explore human diversity through key themes including migration, poverty and gender, in a supportive learning environment shaped by engaged peers and leading researchers, with particular strengths in visual and sensory media.

You'll study a wide range of topics, from the social implications of new reproductive technologies and environmental crises to migration and challenges to health and wellbeing. These issues are examined through the analysis of ritual, kinship and material culture, alongside focused study of violence, poverty and ways to reduce human suffering.

The course is defined by its focus on the political and economic dimensions of social and cultural life, alongside the anthropology of visual and other sensory media. Cross-cultural comparison encourages you to challenge everyday assumptions and develop a deeper understanding of social life on a global scale.

Join a prestigious department

Â鶹Æƽâ°æ is one of the world’s best institutions for the study and practice of social anthropology.

You will focus on contemporary political and economic challenges led by academics conducting research all over the world from the Artic to South Asias, from Latin America to Europe, and even into outer space Everest - and teach from their specialist knowledge in a wide range of disciplines, such as:

• visual, sensory, and digital media;
• race and genetic technologies;
• migration, climate change and disasters;
• AIDS and medicine;
• death;
• masculinities;
• social class;
• cities and infrastructures;
• border politics;
• humanitarianism and development, and;
• religion.

Broaden your horizons with a Year Abroad

You can apply to study overseas for a year at one of our partner universities in over 30 countries. You apply in Year 2 to spend a year abroad in Year 3 where you will gain new cultural insights, broaden your network and strengthen your analytical abilities, complementing your studies in Â鶹Æƽâ°æ and equipping you with in- demand employability skills. You will then return to Â鶹Æƽâ°æ for your fourth year and graduate with a degree title including 'with International Study'. Our study abroad website has more information about your options.

Expand your network and enrich your experience with a placement opportunity

Apply for a paid summer Q-Step internship between Years 2 and 3. This is an excellent opportunity to gain work experience and make contacts; while putting the skills you’ve learnt into practice.

Enhance your employability with a Professional Experience Year

You will apply in Year 1 to boost your employability through a paid Professional Experience Year. If you meet the criteria, the Professional Experience Team and Careers Service will work with you to find a suitable placement in Year 2.

You will complete your Professional Experience Year in Year 3 extending your degree to four years, before returning to University to finish your final year.

Your degree title will include 'with Professional Experience', giving you an advantage of real-world work experience when entering the graduate job market.

Course units feature formal lectures supported by smaller tutorials or seminars where you explore the contents of lectures and recommended reading in greater depth.

Tutorials and seminars are key to improving your written and oral communication skills through group discussions, essay- writing, and presentations.

You will be assigned an Academic Advisor who can advise you on selecting course units and career opportunities.

The range of methods is designed to promote in-depth learning and understanding, including:

• essays, coursework, and other mid-term evaluations allow development and feedback on your knowledge and understanding;
• dissertations promote the development of argument and understanding of academic material, and test how you work independently;
• presentations or group projects promote the development of teamwork and communication skills.

"Studying Social Anthropology has been so valuable for my skillset because it’s allowed me to be exposed to so many different worldviews and experiences.

Through studying Social Anthropology, I’ve found that I am really interested in learning people’s stories and sharing them."

Carina Patel/ BASS Politics and Social Anthropology

about their experiences studying Social Anthropology at Â鶹Æƽâ°æ.