本课程是为拥有人类学以外的其他学科的本科学位的学生而设计的，他们希望为社会文化人类学的研究或需要人类学专业知识的职业做准备。达勒姆（Durham）备受瞩目的社会人类学家研究人员，在全球进行田野调查的经验，向学生介绍了该学科的古典和当代写作和研究。人们对理论和方法论问题给予了同等重视，并且有大量机会将这一新知识应用于紧迫的社会问题。全日制课程由两个学期组成，向学生介绍社会或文化人类学中使用的一系列研究问题和方法，以及一篇涉及设计，开发和实施独立研究项目的论文。学生与我们备受推崇的社会人类学研究小组（www.
The MA in Socio-Cultural Anthropology introduces you to the endlessly fascinating academic study that looks at humanity and the behaviours, societies and cultures that underpin the lives that are led as sentient beings.<br><br>The course enables you to move to anthropology from an undergraduate degree in another subject and offers a solid foundation of knowledge for carrying out research in socio-cultural anthropology in the future or preparing for an anthropology-related career.<br><br>You will undertake core modules covering topics such as thinking anthropologically, fieldwork and interpretation and understanding society and culture. There are also optional modules, including global health and a study into energy or climate change, allowing you to tailor the course to your own interests. The MA dissertation gives you the opportunity to explore your interests in greater depth.<br><br>You will develop a clear understanding of classical and contemporary writing and research on the subject through lectures, seminars and fieldwork with teaching provided by academic staff who are renowned experts in socio-cultural anthropology and have a wealth of fieldwork experience.<br><br>As part of your learning and development, you will be expected to spend a sizable proportion of your time, reading, discussing and preparing for classes, assignments and project work. You will also meet with your degree tutor regularly for further academic support and guidance.<br><br>As an anthropology student, you will have access to the Department's highly respected research laboratories including the Durham Infancy and Sleep Centre, Behavioural and Ecological Physiology Lab, Physical Activity Lab, the South Africa field station and to material culture and skeletal collections.