Overview

Students develop an advanced knowledge and understanding of topics in one of the sub-disciplines of anthropology (biological, social, medical or material culture).

They are prepared for advanced level research through a general training in social science research methods and specialised research training in broad-based anthropological research methods and techniques.

Careers

With the completion of the Anthropology MRes offered at the University College London (UCL), we expect students to be highly competent professionals, who will

either continue to the MPhil/PhD level
or who will be well equipped to apply their knowledge of social science methodologies and methods and their specific anthropological expertise in a range of settings.

Employability

The MRes enhances the profile of students who already have a strong background in anthropology by training them in professional skills, statistics and various other social science methods.
Exposure to positivist social science methodologies makes graduates attractive candidates for positions in NGOs or work in applied social science. Emphasis on research design and data collection through field research prepares graduates to be independent researchers.
The general social science orientation of the degree qualifies students to apply for research positions on grants in various disciplines, and it opens the way to doctoral study in anthropology and other social science subjects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethnographic Area: Critical Literature Review

Anthropology and Photography

Art in the Public Sphere

Anthropological Theory

Primate Evolution

Anthropology of Socialist and Post-Socialist Societies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-27 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

109

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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109

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university
or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
Applicants may be referred to a taught Master's in Anthropology if the application does not demonstrate sufficient disciplinary knowledge to support their proposed project.
Applicants must contact their proposed supervisors prior to applying to secure support for their application.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 4

Tuition Fees

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29800 GBP / year

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6400 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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