The MPhil Anthropology at the University of Exeter provides a unique opportunity for you to engage in advanced postgraduate research within a vibrant, interdisciplinary academic community. This programme is ideal if you are passionate about exploring the complexities of human societies, cultures, and their interactions with the wider world, from the anthropology of food and health to the intricate dynamics of human-animal interaction and anthrozoology. You will delve into critical theoretical frameworks and diverse ethnographic methodologies, preparing you to contribute meaningfully to the field of anthropology and its related disciplines. This research degree is designed for students seeking to deepen their understanding and conduct original scholarly work, offering a pathway to further doctoral studies or a career in research and academia. It fosters a rigorous intellectual environment where you can develop your research questions and analytical skills under expert guidance.
You will pursue your MPhil Anthropology on a full-time, on-campus basis over two years, immersing yourself in the research-intensive environment of the University of Exeter. Your studies will involve close collaboration with faculty members whose research interests span sociology, science and technology studies (STS), philosophy, and anthropology, including specialists in areas such as social theory, inequality, philosophy of science, and regional expertise across Europe, the Middle East, Japan, Korea, and Africa. You will develop your research proposal, conduct fieldwork or archival research, and produce a substantial dissertation, culminating in a comprehensive understanding of your chosen anthropological topic and the skills to undertake independent scholarly inquiry.