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    Anthropology (Medical Anthropology) MA

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    Durham City, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £28,500.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits
    £60.00
    App fee

    Anthropology (Medical Anthropology) MA at Durham University is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Durham City, GB. Tuition is £28,500.

    About the program

    The program studies contemporary global health and wellbeing issues from an anthropological standpoint, considering social and cultural influences, the relationship with the environment, and how change and development take place over time. It provides grounding in the ethnographic approach to health, the impact of culture and custom, health as a political issue, and application to public health concerns.

    Focus: both
    QS 2026: joint 25th (Anthropology)
    Part-time option

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    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    $14,052.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Anthropology (Medical Anthropology) MA at Durham University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Anthropology (Medical Anthropology) MA at Durham University is £28,500 across 180 required credits.
    Is Anthropology (Medical Anthropology) MA at Durham University online or in-person?
    Anthropology (Medical Anthropology) MA at Durham University is offered in-person.
    How long does Anthropology (Medical Anthropology) MA at Durham University take to complete?
    Anthropology (Medical Anthropology) MA at Durham University is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Anthropology (Medical Anthropology) MA at Durham University?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum 2:1 Honours degree from a UK institution (or the overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject.
    What work-permit options follow Anthropology (Medical Anthropology) MA at Durham University?
    Post-completion work rights for Anthropology (Medical Anthropology) MA at Durham University: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)