MA Social Anthropology in Camden United Kingdom | School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

Social anthropology explores human cultures and societies across the globe. It approaches each culture on its own merits, recognizing how cultural understanding helps interpret our world. This field equips us to comprehend human diversity and grasp how individuals, communities, and institutions perceive reality.
At SOAS, social anthropology serves as a gateway to the field's foundations - its historical development, theoretical frameworks, and methodological approaches. No prior anthropology background is required to benefit fully from this program. It offers an ideal starting point for adopting an anthropological perspective on global issues, or serves as excellent preparation for those considering advanced research in the discipline.
For those with previous anthropology experience, SOAS postgraduate studies provide opportunities to refine specializations and research focus areas. This includes potential language acquisition and in-depth investigation through customized dissertation projects within our research module