The Social Anthropology course is offered by the University of Essex.

At Essex we investigate what connects people with each other, as well as what divides them. We consider every aspect of our daily lives, from how we relate to politicians, celebrities and friends, to how we define ourselves, our families, and others. You study topics including:

  • Witchcraft, potlatch ceremonies in North America, and the aesthetics of Nomadic people
  • Anthropological approaches to gender, ethnicity, race and kinship
  • Sociology of migration, religion belief, and multinational corporations
  • Birth, sex and death

Your future

A good sociology course, especially one from a recognised centre of excellence like Essex, opens many doors.

Our students are in demand from a wide range of employers in a host of occupations, including local and central government, NGOs, social work, market research, project management, fundraising, auditing, marketing, case-work, youth and community work, voluntary sector management and lobbying.

Our recent graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of high-profile companies including:

  • The Institute of Public Finance
  • Guardian Professional
  • United
  • Synergy Healthcare Research