Overview

The MRes in Anthropology, Art and Perception at the University of St Andrews benefits from small class sizes and an interdisciplinary approach.

Why study this course?

The course includes a project-based module that allows you to experiment with audio-visual and other creative anthropological research methods.

Students have the option to write a library-based dissertation or a dissertation with a practical component.

Key facts

The programme takes art as its starting point and draws on themes extending across the subject boundaries between art and anthropology. These themes include:

the senses and perception in anthropology

the role of community and cooperation in practice-based research

experimental methodologies, audio and audio-visual practices

representation

a practical sensory project

commonalities between anthropological fieldwork and contemporary arts practice

Careers

Graduates in social anthropology from St Andrews will gain key practical skills in analysing social and cultural dynamics and how they shape relations, attitudes and experiences.

They will learn how to communicate cross-culturally and to examine problems reflexively and holistically, revealing and questioning taken-for-granted assumptions.

These skills are transferable to many different careers, and are particularly sought after in development, the non-profit sector, the civil service, human resources, museums and curation, environmental conservation, business, and education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anthropology, Art and Perception

Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Anthropology Art History View 108 other Masters in Art History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. No previous anthropological experience is required. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

English language proficiency.

personal statement

sample of your own, single-authored academic written work (2,000 words)

two original signed academic references

academic transcripts and degree certificates

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25900 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12030 GBP / year

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Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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