Sociology and Social Anthropology MA (Hons)
Course Overview - Sociology and Social Anthropology MA (Hons)
This popular joint degree programme offers you a grounding in sociology and social anthropology.
The two subjects complement and enrich each other, offering insights into areas such as:
* culture
* identity
* social change
* the institutions that make up everyday life
Programme benefits
* Our commitment to teaching and student support is seen in the wins and nominations we have achieved over the years at the Edinburgh University Students Association Teaching Awards.
This popular joint degree programme offers you a grounding in sociology and social anthropology.<br/><br/>The two subjects complement and enrich each other, offering insights into areas such as:<br/><br/><br/>* culture<br/><br/><br/>* identity<br/><br/><br/>* social change<br/><br/><br/>* the institutions that make up everyday life<br/><br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* Our commitment to teaching and student support is seen in the wins and nominations we have achieved over the years at the Edinburgh University Students Association Teaching Awards.<br/><br/><br/>* One of the great strengths of studying sociology with us is the breadth and diversity of topics covered, and the range of joint programmes we offer.<br/><br/><br/>* We offer opportunities to study abroad in Year 3.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LL36
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B
AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s: English at C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
39
34
from 39 points with 666 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5.
A level
A*,A*,A
A,A,B
A*A*A - AAB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £29,600 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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