Prospective Postgraduates
What is Social Anthropology?
Social Anthropology is the study of all peoples everywhere – what they make, what they do, what they think and how they organise their social relationships and societies.
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Why study here?
Anthropology is one of the most exciting subjects to study at university today, and Cambridge is unmatched as a place to study, as a place to undertake research, and just as somewhere to be.
We are consistently recognised as one of the top departments in the world for the study of anthropology. We are a vibrant and friendly department, innovative and intellectually inspiring.
Our graduates build successful and rewarding careers across wide-ranging sectors. Explore careers after Social Anthropology as told by a broad range of graduates from our department.
What do we offer?
We offer a range of postgraduate qualifications: the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
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MPhil in Social Anthropological Research
MPhil in Health, Medicine and Society
Getting involved
The Cambridge University Social Anthropology Society (CUSAS) is run by students in the Department. It provides a forum for undergraduates and postgraduates to discuss and debate anthropological issues.
CUSAS organises a weekly seminar series during term time, annual events including the Marilyn Strathern Lecture, as well as ad-hoc workshops, film screenings, brown bag lunches and coffee mornings.
What student support is offered?
The Colleges offer first-rate student support to undergraduates and postgraduates and the University has some of the best intellectual resources in the world, from people to libraries.
Everyone is part of a community that extends well beyond the Department.
Careers after Anthropology
We organise regular events for our alumni to speak to students and staff about how their studies have influenced their careers.
Explore a broad range of graduates from our department and find out how social anthropology continues to inform their work.