Social Anthropology The University of Manchester

Overview

These range from the social and cultural implications of new reproductive and information technologies through the analysis of ritual, kinship, and material culture to the study of violence, poverty and the means for resolving conflicts and alleviating human suffering.

The Social Anthropology programme from The University of Manchester is our single honours course for Social Anthropology specialists, providing comprehensive knowledge of social anthropology, past and present. Students who choose to study with us are interested in the diverse ways in which human beings live in the world today.

You will learn about the distinctive character of Manchester Social Anthropology, which is particularly known for its focus on economic and political aspects of social and cultural life, the anthropology of visual and other sensory media, and anthropological study of kinship and new technologies.

Career opportunities

The University of Manchester has one of the best records for placing graduates with employers of any British university.

Graduates pursue careers in a wide range of paths, reflecting the broad nature of our courses. 

Popular careers include journalism and the media, charities, consultancy, civil service, finance, marketing, social work, teaching, and the law. Recent graduates work for:

• British Red Cross;
• Friends of the Earth;
• Department of Work and Pensions;
• Manchester City Council;
• Royal Bank of Scotland;
• Teach First;
• Manning Gottlieb.