- Degree awarded
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Entry requirements
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A UK Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) at 2:1 level in anthropology, sociology, or related social science or humanities subject.
Applicants must also submit with their application, the following:
- personal statement;
- two academic references; and
- transcript of marks.
- How to apply
- Apply online
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Y | N | N | N |
Course overview
- Study at the Granada Centre for Visual Anthropology - widely recognised as the world's leading centre for visual anthropology and sensory media
- Benefit from a course that combines anthropology with practical training in film-making, editing, visual methods, photography, sensory ethnography and sound
- Develop your learning with access to professional equipment and support by internally renowned staff comprising the largest visual anthropology faculty in Europe
Open days
The University holds regular open days, where you will have the opportunity to tour the campus and find out more about our facilities and courses.
On this day, you will find out more about the School of Social Sciences and our resources, and meet academic and admissions staff who will be able to answer any questions you have.
For more information, see open days and visits .
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2020, the tuition fees are as follows:
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MA (full-time)
UK/EU students (per annum): £10,500
International students (per annum): £20,000
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
For details of funding opportunities, visit our website .
The Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme offers a £3,000 reduction in tuition fees to University of Manchester alumni who achieved a first-class Bachelor's degree and are progressing to a postgraduate taught master's course.
For more information, see fees and funding or search the University's postgraduate funding database .
- Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan (CSFP) General Scholarship
- Faculty of Humanities/School of Social Sciences - Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme
- School of Social Sciences - India Scholarship for Masters Study - September 2020
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- School of Social Sciences
- Contact name
- Janet Smith
- Telephone
- +44(0) 161 275 4471
- pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/social-anthropology/
- School/Faculty
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See: School Subjects
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