MA Anthropological Research Methods and Intensive Language

SOAS, University of London

Master

In City of London

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    City of london

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Start of programme: September
Mode of Attendance: Full-time or Part-time
Who is this programme for?:
This Masters is designed for students wishing to pursue a PhD in social anthropology. The programme might also be taken as a stand-alone MA for those wanting training in anthropological research methods for professional development or practical application.
It can also be taken with an intensive language pathway over two years, therefore making this programme unique in Europe.
It is intended for students with a good first degree (minimum of a 2.1) in social anthropology or a taught Masters degree in social anthropology. Students who would like to take this path must demonstrate a solid grounding in the discipline as well as the regional and language expertise necessary for continuing onto a PhD.
Exceptionally this course may be taken as a conversion MA. Students wishing to take this path must demonstrate a solid grounding in the discipline as well as the regional and language expertise necessary for continuing onto a PhD.
The MA in Anthropological Research Methods (MA Res) may be taken either as a free standing MA or as the first part of a PhD [e.g. as a 1 + 3 research training programme]. In the latter case, the MA Res therefore serves as a shortcut into the PhD. It is designed to train students in research skills, including language training, to the level prescribed by the ESRC’s research training guidelines.
Most students would be expected to progress to PhD registration at the end of the degree.
The Japanese pathway is available for students who have an intermediate level of Japanese. Students will be required to take a placement exam in the week before classes begin in order to determine if their level is suitable. Please contact Professor Drew Gerstle () for further information..
The Korean pathway is designed for beginner learners of Korean. Students with prior knowledge of Korean are advised to contact the programme convenor, Dr Anders Karlsson ()

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Subjects

  • Media
  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Global
  • Sociology
  • Social Anthropology
  • Research methods
  • Culture
  • Language
  • Literature
  • Language Skills
  • Intercultural awareness
  • Security governance
  • Politics
  • Mesopotamian Languages
  • Anthropological

Course programme

Programme Overview

The programme consists of 315 credits in total: 255 credits of modules and a dissertation of 15,000 words at 60 credits. 180 credits will be taken in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology; 135 credits, in the Intensive Language specific discipline.

The programme can be taken as a full-time study over 2 years or part-time over 4 years.

All students are expected to take the core and compulsory modules and must participate in the Research Training Seminar.

The remaining credits can be selected from the relevant lists in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology or other departments. See below for a detailed programme structure.

Programme Detail

FULL-TIME STUDY OVER 2 YEARSYear One

In the first year students will take 165 credits - 60 in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology; 105 in the Intensive Language discipline.

DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGYCORE MODULE AND COMPULSORY TRAINING

All students are required to take the core module, Research Methods in Anthropology worth 30 credits. Students are expected to attend the MPhil Training Seminar. This will not count towards your 315 credits.

  • Research Methods in Anthropology
OPTIONAL MODULES

30 credits must be selected from the Anthropology and Sociology list.

Anthropology and Sociology
  • African and Asian Cultures in Britain
  • African and Asian Diasporas in the Modern World
  • African and Asian Diasporas in the Contemporary World
  • Anthropological approaches to agriculture, food and nutrition
  • Anthropology of Development
  • Anthropology of Globalisation (PG)
  • Anthropology of Human Rights (PG)
  • Anthropology of Law
  • Anthropology of Travel and Tourism
  • Comparative Studies of Society and Culture
  • Comparative Media Studies
  • Comparative Media Theory
  • Culture and Society of China
  • Culture and Society of East Africa
  • Culture and Society of Japan
  • Culture and Society of Near and Middle East
  • Culture and Society of South Asia
  • Culture and Society of South East Asia
  • Culture and Society of West Africa
  • Issues in Anthropology and Film
  • Issues in Mind, Culture and Psychiatry
  • Issues in the Anthropology of Gender
  • Media Production Skills
  • Medical Anthropology in Global Perspective
  • Perspectives On Development
  • Religions on the move: New Currents and Emerging Trends in Global Religion
  • The Anthropology of Food
  • Therapy and Culture
  • Tourism and Travel: A Global Perspective
INTENSIVE LANGUAGE DISCIPLINE

60 credits must be selected from the Intensive Language discipline (see below). Over the summer period, students will study abroad in their specialised country of discipline. This will count for 45 credits.

ARABIC

ASIAN LANGUAGES

Two

In the second year, students will take 150 credits - 120 in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology; 30 in the Intensive Language discipline.

DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGYCOMPULSORY MODULE

All students are required to take the compulsory dissertation module worth 60 credits.

  • Dissertation in Anthropological Research Methods
OPTIONAL MODULES

60 credits can be selected from the Anthropology and Sociology list (see under Year One) or other departments (see below).

OTHER DEPARTMENTSCentre for Media StudiesReligions and PhilosophiesINTENSIVE LANGUAGE DISCIPLINE

30 credits must be selected from the Intensive Language discipline (see under Year One).

PART-TIME STUDY OVER 4 YEARSYear One

In the first year students will take 105 credits in the Intensive Language discipline. No modules will be taken in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology.

DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY

Students are not required to take any modules in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology in their first year.

INTENSIVE LANGUAGE DISCIPLINE

Students will focus on their specialised Intensive Language discipline in their first year and must select 60 credits from their language pathway (see below). Over the summer period, students will study abroad in their specialised country of discipline (click on relevant link below). This will count for 45 credits.

ARABIC

ASIAN LANGUAGES

Two

In the second year students will take 60 credits - 30 in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology; 30 in the Intensive Language discipline.

DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGYCORE MODULE AND COMPULSORY TRAINING

All students are required to take the core module, Research Methods in Anthropology worth 30 credits. Students are expected to attend the MPhil Training Seminar. This will not count towards your 315 credits.

  • Research Methods in Anthropology
INTENSIVE LANGUAGE DISCIPLINE

30 credits must be selected from the Intensive Language discipline (see under Year One).

Year Three

Students will take 60 credits in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology. No modules will be taken in the Intensive Language discipline.

DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGYOPTIONAL MODULES

30 credits must be selected from the Anthropology and Sociology list; 30 credits can be selected from the Anthropology and Sociology list or other departments.

Anthropology and Sociology
  • African and Asian Cultures in Britain
  • African and Asian Diasporas in the Modern World
  • African and Asian Diasporas in the Contemporary World
  • Anthropological approaches to agriculture, food and nutrition
  • Anthropology of Development
  • Anthropology of Globalisation (PG)
  • Anthropology of Human Rights (PG)
  • Anthropology of Law
  • Anthropology of Travel and Tourism
  • Comparative Studies of Society and Culture
  • Comparative Media Studies
  • Comparative Media Theory
  • Culture and Society of China
  • Culture and Society of East Africa
  • Culture and Society of Japan
  • Culture and Society of Near and Middle East
  • Culture and Society of South Asia
  • Culture and Society of South East Asia
  • Culture and Society of West Africa
  • Issues in Anthropology and Film
  • Issues in Mind, Culture and Psychiatry
  • Issues in the Anthropology of Gender
  • Media Production Skills
  • Medical Anthropology in Global Perspective
  • Perspectives On Development
  • Religions on the move: New Currents and Emerging Trends in Global Religion
  • The Anthropology of Food
  • Therapy and Culture
  • Tourism and Travel: A Global Perspective
OTHER DEPARTMENTSCentre for Media StudiesReligions and PhilosophiesINTENSIVE LANGUAGE DISCIPLINE

Students have completed their required number of modules in years one and two.

Year Four

In the final year, students will take the last 90 credits in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology.

DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGYCOMPULSORY MODULE

All students are required to take the compulsory dissertation module worth 60 credits.

  • Dissertation in Anthropological Research Methods
OPTIONAL MODULES

The remaining 30 credits can be selected from the Anthropology and Sociology list or other departments (see under Year Three).

INTENSIVE LANGUAGE DISCIPLINE

Students have completed their required number of credits in the language pathway and do not take further credits in their final year.

This is the structure for 2018/19 applicants

If you are a current student you can find structure information on Moodle or through your Department.

Programme Specification
  • Programme Specification (pdf; 146kb)
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