Social Anthropology - BSocSc (Hons)

University of Manchester

In a world shaped by cultural diversity and global change, understanding how people live, think, and connect is essential. Our BSocSc Social Anthropology equips you to tackle critical global issues such as urban inequity and climate change by exploring what it means to be human across societies, economies, and environments worldwide.Explore human diversity through key themes including migration, poverty and gender, in a supportive learning environment shaped by engaged peers and leading researchers, with particular strengths in visual and sensory media.You'll study a wide range of topics, from the social implications of new reproductive technologies and environmental crises to migration and challenges to health and wellbeing. These issues are examined through the analysis of ritual, kinship and material culture, alongside focused study of violence, poverty and ways to reduce human suffering.The course is defined by its focus on the political and economic dimensions of social and cultural life, alongside the anthropology of visual and other sensory media. Cross-cultural comparison encourages you to challenge everyday assumptions and develop a deeper understanding of social life on a global scale.

School of Social Sciences