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 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-07 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Anthropology Art History View 85 other Masters in Anthropology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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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.

CV

personal statement

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

two original signed academic references

academic transcripts and degree certificates

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Tuition Fee

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International

25900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25900 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

12030 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12030 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for St Andrews

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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