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Postgraduate Taught Programmes

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Postgraduate Taught Programmes

Hear from our postgraduate students and staff from the Department of Anthropology on Durham's Anthropology postgraduate options

Taught Courses

Anthropological skills are increasingly valued across a range of professions, from business and consulting to policy making, health, and the environment. Our MA in Socio-Cultural Anthropology is aimed at students from any academic background, and teaches students how to approach important issues through an anthropological lens. Our specialist MSc programmes in Global and Planetary Health and Sustainability, Energy and Development allow students to develop skills particularly applicable to careers in public health and environmental sustainability.

Anthropology Postgraduate Taught Courses

MA Socio-Cultural Anthropology (L6K107)

This course is ideal for students with an undergraduate degree not in anthropology in order to prepare for research in socio-cultural anthropology.
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MSc Sustainability, Energy and Development (L6K907)

Learn how anthropological ideas and approaches are vital for understanding the environmental, social and economic crises of the contemporary world.
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MSc Global and Planetary Health (L6AK07)

Global & Planetary Health gives you the knowledge & skills to help tackle the worlds major challenges such as climate change & viral pandemics.
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MSc Physical Activity, Health and Society (C6K009)

Our Physical Activity, Health, and Society programme examines the inequalities across physical activity, health and society.
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University student
“Our master students experience cutting-edge research in face-to-face contact with world-leading experts. Through hands-on research and small-group teaching they are equipped to take on the big challenges of our times whilst developing their skillsets in a caring and supportive environment and as part of a vibrant international community.”

Dr Felix Ringel
Department of Anthropology
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Progress to Postgrad - 11 November 2026, TLC.

Stay one step ahead - progress from UG to PG study at Durham. An event designed exclusively for students who are considering continuing their studies at PG level. Don’t miss out on this chance to secure your future and potentially receive a provisional offer on the day.

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