- Degree awarded
- Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc)
- Duration
- 3 or 4 years
- Typical A-level offer
- ABB
- Typical contextual A-level offer
- BBC
- Care experienced/sanctuary/carer offer
- BBC
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer
- 34 points overall with 6,5,5 at HL
- How to apply
- Apply through .
Course overview
- Study at a UK Top 5 university for Anthropology (Complete University Guide 2027).
- Engage in real-world ethnographic research with support from our staff, who are conducting studies from Everest to the Arctic.
- Expand your horizons with a year studying abroad at one of our partner institutions across 30 countries or gain practical experience through a professional placement on a four-year optional course.
- Become part of a vibrant intellectual community. Our active student society fosters a supportive environment that hosts regular academic and career events.
- Graduate from the most targeted university by top UK employers (High Fliers, The Graduate Market Report 2026).
Open days
Are you curious about how people live, think and interact across different cultures?
At our open days, you will explore what it’s like to study Social Anthropology at The University of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ – and gain insight into how we understand societies around the world.
- Discover how anthropologists study cultures, communities and global issues.
- Attend subject talks to learn more about where our course can take you.
- Meet researchers exploring real-world challenges through ethnographic research.
- Learn about fieldwork opportunities and studying cultures across the globe.
- Explore career pathways in research, international organisations, policy and beyond.
- Chat with current students about studying Social Anthropology in Â鶹Æƽâ°æ.
Book your place at a Humanities open day and discover Social Anthropology at Â鶹Æƽâ°æ .
Not in the UK or can’t make it? Not a problem. Check out our virtual open day content .
Fees
Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2027 will be £10,050 per annum. Tuition fees for international students will be £29,200 per annum.
For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
We know that student finance can be complicated. The links below provide further information to help guide you.
Learn more about student finance options for UK students.
Learn more about fees and finance for international students.
As an international student you may be eligible for our Global Futures Scholarships . This is open to students starting their studies in September 2026.
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- Contact name
- School of Social Sciences Admissions Office
- Telephone
- +44 (0) 161 306 0100
- socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- School/Faculty overview
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