Social Anthropology with Development MA (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 75 graduates of Social Anthropology with Development MA (Hons) and other courses in Anthropology at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anthropology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Anthropology courses of The University of Edinburgh
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Anthropology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23500 | £23000 | £29000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £28000 | £18500 - £26500 | £23500 - £39000 |
All Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology courses of The University of Edinburgh
Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24611 | £22225 | £26066 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20697 - £28438 | £15585 - £28079 | £19267 - £33064 |
All Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology Courses in the UK
Course Description
Social anthropology is the study of human conduct and thought. Societies around the world vary enormously socially, culturally and politically.
The study of these variations, and the common humanity that underlies them, is at the heart of social anthropology.
There are close links between social anthropology and:
* sociology
* human geography
* development studies
* history
* archaeology
* philosophy
You will take a broad range of courses in Years 1 and 2, which will give you a good grounding in the study of anthropology. You will also have the opportunity to carry out anthropological research.
You will further develop your understanding of the subject and research skills in Years 3 and 4 by choosing from a variety of advanced optional courses and completing a dissertation project of your own design.
Between Years 3 and 4, you will spend up to four months on an individual research project that will form the basis of your dissertation. Fieldwork for your project can be done both within and outside the UK.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology courses of The University of Edinburgh
Current jobs
All courses of The University of Edinburgh
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Social Sciences (Non-Specific) courses of The University of Edinburgh
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Social Anthropology with Development MA (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh
| 25% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Detailed entry requirements, including typical offer levels, and information about other qualifications we accept, are available on the University of Edinburgh’s website. You’ll also find important information on how to apply.
You must submit a fully completed UCAS application that includes details of the qualifications you are taking, including full predicted grades for qualifications not yet completed, your personal statement and your reference.
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Social Anthropology with Development MA (Hons)
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £26500 | year 1 |
| International | £26500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
LL69
University Rankings
of The University of Edinburgh
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 40 different rankings
Positions of The University of Edinburgh in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Edinburgh in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #3
- #11
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- Anthropology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #3
- #14
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- Anthropology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #15
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- Anthropology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #1
- #39
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- Anthropology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #1
- #43
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
See all 40 university rankings of The University of Edinburgh
About The University of Edinburgh
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FAQ about Social Anthropology with Development MA (Hons) The University of Edinburgh
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £23500 15 months after graduation, £23000 3 years after graduation and £29000 after graduation.
- Teaching Professionals (25%), Welfare and housing associate professionals (10%), Administrative occupations (10%), Elementary occupations (5%)
- 75 graduates rated the course 67. This means that 67% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- The University of Edinburgh achieved the highest ranking for Anthropology. It is ranked #11 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Anthropology). See all subject rankings for The University of Edinburgh.
- Social Anthropology with Development MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of Edinburgh.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 198 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Anthropology students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 20 September, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024