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Degree Programme Specification MA Honours in Social Anthropology and Politics |
MA Honours in Social Anthropology and Politics |
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Awarding institution: | The University of Edinburgh |
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Teaching institution: | The University of Edinburgh |
Programme accredited by: | N/A |
Final award: | MA Honours |
Programme title: | Social Anthropology with Politics |
UCAS code: | LL62 |
Relevant QAA subject benchmarking group(s): | Anthropology |
Postholder with overall responsibility for QA: | Dr Magnus Course |
Date of production/revision: | August 2001 / March 2004/May 2007/August 2011/May2012 |
Further Information: | View the prospectus entry for this programme |
Programme structure and features |
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Teaching and learning methods and strategies |
Teaching and Learning strategies employed at the University of Edinburgh consist of a variety of different methods appropriate to the programme aims. The graduate attributes listed above are met through a teaching and learning framework (detailed below) which is appropriate to the level and content of the course. In Years 1 and 2 Lectures Tutorials Problem based learning activities Peer group learning One to one meetings with personal tutors Group projects In Years 3 and 4 Lectures Tutorials Problem based learning activities Peer group learning One to one meetings with personal tutors Group projects Field work Seminars |
Assessment methods and strategies |
Courses can be assessed by a diverse range of methods and often takes the form of formative work which provides the student with on-going feedback as well as summative assessment which is submitted for credit. In Years 1 and 2 Class Tests Reports Oral Presentations Group projects Essays Written Examinations In Years 3 and 4 Class Tests Reports Oral Presentations Group projects Essays Written Examinations Dissertations |
Career opportunities |
Previous graduates have chosen careers in social development, healthcare, journalism and film. Some have gained employment with international organisations such as OXFAM. A growing number are continuing with postgraduate study in anthropology, leading to careers as anthropological researchers with universities, public agencies like the NHS, or private sector companies. |
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