About this course
Brunel University of London offers MRes in Social Anthropology as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Research) programme in Anthropology. Based in Uxbridge, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £20,400 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 90. The next intake is Autumn (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Students need to have a 2:2 or above UK Honours degree in a Humanities or Social Science subject with a personal statement demonstrating knowledge of interest in subject area, or an equivalent overseas qualification. Other subjects may be considered on a case by case basis. A Research Brief: this should be 750 words outlining your research interests in the field of Social Anthropology and should include: an introductory outline of a research project that could reasonably be completed with 2 to 3 months of empirical research; Research questions: include up to 3 research questions or problems that will guide your research; Literature: outline the anthropological literature that relates to your research questions, and that you are interested in exploring further; Research context: describe or explain the social context within which your research is situated, or where it will take place; Methodology: how will you carry out the research; Identify some of the key ethnographic methods which you expect to use in your research project; Following a successful evaluation of your research brief and qualifications, you will be invited to an interview.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
