12 monthsProgramme duration
20,400 GBPTuition Fee/year
17 Jul, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Anthropology
Degree
MRes
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This course will equip you with high quality training in anthropology and anthropological research, particularly if you are considering PhD study.
If you’re keen to enhance your career through the acquisition of advanced knowledge and research skills in anthropology, or if you haven’t studied anthropology before, but have a strong interest in developing your own research, then this course is for you.
You’ll have the opportunity to design, in collaboration with academic staff, a set of guided‑study modules to complement the suite of taught modules, to suit your particular research interests.
The MRes programme at Brunel marries the best aspects of the traditional apprenticeship system of anthropology, where you will work with a leading anthropologist in their geographical area of interest.
Brunel student projects in anthropology have been or are currently funded by a number of funding sources including the British Council, the Economic and Social Research Council, the Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme, the World Health Organization, national and local governments as well as NGOs.
A 30 month part-time option of the course is also available. If you wish to be considered for the part-time 30 month version, please make your application for the 24 month part-time route and then contact the Admissions team to request the change to the 30 month duration.
Please be aware that the Master of Research (MRes) in Social Anthropology at Brunel University of London is classified as a Taught Master’s programme, not a research degree.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Anthropology
Degree
MRes
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This course will equip you with high quality training in anthropology and anthropological research, particularly if you are considering PhD study.
If you’re keen to enhance your career through the acquisition of advanced knowledge and research skills in anthropology, or if you haven’t studied anthropology before, but have a strong interest in developing your own research, then this course is for you.
You’ll have the opportunity to design, in collaboration with academic staff, a set of guided‑study modules to complement the suite of taught modules, to suit your particular research interests.
The MRes programme at Brunel marries the best aspects of the traditional apprenticeship system of anthropology, where you will work with a leading anthropologist in their geographical area of interest.
Brunel student projects in anthropology have been or are currently funded by a number of funding sources including the British Council, the Economic and Social Research Council, the Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme, the World Health Organization, national and local governments as well as NGOs.
A 30 month part-time option of the course is also available. If you wish to be considered for the part-time 30 month version, please make your application for the 24 month part-time route and then contact the Admissions team to request the change to the 30 month duration.
Please be aware that the Master of Research (MRes) in Social Anthropology at Brunel University of London is classified as a Taught Master’s programme, not a research degree.
Admission Requirements
A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree in a Humanities or Social Science subject with a personal statement demonstrating knowledge of interest in subject area, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
Other subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
A Research Brief: this should be 750 words outlining your research interests in the field of Social Anthropology and should include:
- An introductory outline of a research project that could reasonably be completed with 2-3 months of empirical research
- Research questions: include up to 3 research questions or problems that will guide your research
- Literature: outline the anthropological literature that relates to your research questions, and that you are interested in exploring further
- Research context: describe/explain the social context within which your research is situated, or where it will take place
- Methodology: how will you carry out the research? Identify some of the key ethnographic methods which you expect to use in your research project
Following a successful evaluation of your research brief and qualifications, you will be invited to an interview.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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