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Social Anthropology at St Andrews has an international reputation for innovative and critical research. It is an unmatched place to study, achieving top position in 2019 UK league tables.
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Postgraduate funding opportunities
The Department of Social Anthropology will be granting a number of scholarships for doctoral students starting their PhD in 2020/2021. These will cover fees or subsistence or make a contribution towards both. Students wanting to be considered for these scholarships must have applied for a place in the Department’s doctoral program by 30th March 2020.
Latest Department news
Liria de la Cruz Hernández receives Honorary Master of Arts
Liria de la Cruz Hernández, long-term collaborator of Dr Paloma Gay y Blasco at the Department, received an Honorary Master of Arts last Wednesday at the December graduations.
10 December 2019
Wolfson Foundation doctoral scholarships
The application period for three Wolfson Foundation doctoral scholarships available at the University of St Andrews is now open.
14 November 2019
ASA2020 Call for Panels
The Call for Panels is now open for the ASA2020 conference Responsibility which will take place at the University of St Andrews, UK from 24-27 August 2020.
6 November 2019
