MA Social Anthropology

Master of Arts in Social Anthropology

MA Social Anthropology or Master of Arts in Social Anthropology is a Post-Graduate Anthropology course. Social Anthropology is the branch of anthropology that studies how contemporary human beings behave in social groups. During the Social Anthropology course, an intensive field study is undertaken on the following aspects of the society such as the social organization of a person: customs, economic and political organization, law and conflict resolution, patterns of consumption and exchange, kinship and family structure, gender relations, childrearing and socialization, religion, and so on. Two years are the minimum duration of the course and five years is the maximum. It may be provided by certain institutes on correspondent bases as well.

MA Social Anthropology Eligibility

• Aspiring students must have completed their Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
• The students should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in their Bachelor's.

MA Social Anthropology Syllabus

Syllabus of Social Anthropology course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

MA Social Anthropology College

• Indira Gandhi National Open University - IGNOU, Delhi

MA Social Anthropology Course Suitability

• The Master of Arts course in Social Anthropology is suitable for those who want to help and uplift the Tribal populations especially and cooperate in curbing the growth of the population. 
• Candidates who have good communication skills and want to maintain harmony in society and think of social work as their career options can go for this Master’s Degree. 
• Students should be able to engage with cultures, populations, and groups different from their own while retaining their personal judgment. 
• They could be able to read and interpret texts within their historical, social and theoretical contexts.

How is the MA Social Anthropology Course Beneficial?

• After passing the Master of Arts course in Social Anthropology, candidates get the opportunity to work in the Government, NGOs, research, and teaching institutions. 
• They can join both schools and colleges on a private basis and after passing other degrees required for permanent jobs then they can join the respective jobs permanently. 
• They can also go for further higher research studies.

MA Social Anthropology Employment Areas

• Educational Institutes
• NGOs
• Social Welfare Agencies / Sociology / Social Planning Commissions
• Tribal Population Offices

M.A (Social Anthropology) Job Types

• Content Developer
• Functional Area Expert
• Manager (Online)
• Research Officer / Research Services Leader
• Senior Research Officer / Trainee Research Officer
• Tutor / Teacher
• Technical Assistant

Advanced Course in MA Social Anthropology

• Ph.D. (Anthropology)