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MPhil in Social Anthropology

21 Months On Campus Masters Program

University of Oxford

Program Overview

The MPhil in Social Anthropology aims to provide a strong background in analytical and methodological issues in the subject, and practice in the critical evaluation of its sources, both in the library and in the context of fieldwork, though fieldwork is not a compulsory element of the course. Teaching is by a mixture of lectures, classes (especially for the option courses) and tutorials. Many graduates of the MPhil in Social Anthropology enter teaching and research, though this often requires a doctorate. There is some recruitment to public bodies, the larger private companies, development agencies, NGOs etc.

Program Key Stats

£25922 (Annual cost)



18 %

Eligibility Criteria


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160
161
690
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1400
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Additional Information & Requirements

Academic ability, a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours, Interviews, IELTS of 7.0, TOEFL iBT of 100, CAE/CPE of 185, Official transcript, Statement of purpose and research proposal, Written work, Portfolio, References, CV

Career Options

  • Charity officer
  • Community development worker
  • International aid/development worker
  • Local government officer
  • Market researcher
  • Social researcher

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