MRes in Anthropology, Art and Perception

The MRes in Anthropology, Art, and Perception provide training for postgraduate research into the anthropology of human creativity, art, material culture, and visual expression. It takes perception as its starting point and draws on themes extending across the subject boundaries between art and anthropology.

Course details

The MRes in Anthropology, Art, and Perception is led by the Department of Social Anthropology within the School of Philosophical, Anthropological, and Film Studies.

Highlights

• The course benefits from small class sizes and an interdisciplinary approach
• The course includes a project-based module that allows you to experiment with audio-visual and other creative anthropological research methods
• Students have the option to write a library-based dissertation or a dissertation with a practical component

The program takes art as its starting point and draws on themes extending across the subject boundaries between art and anthropology. These themes include:

• The senses and perception in anthropology
• The role of community and cooperation in practice-based research
• Experimental methodologies, audio, and audio-visual practices
• Representation
• A practical sensory project
• Commonalities between anthropological fieldwork and contemporary art practice.

The MRes provides an excellent grounding in contemporary research themes and innovative research methods for students aiming to do a PhD in anthropology, visual culture, design anthropology, and related subjects. It also provides important training for students interested in a career in the heritage sector, development, the creative industries, workplace management, and design.

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Why St Andrews

St Andrews is a unique place to study and live. Nestled on the east coast of Scotland, students may find themselves crossing golf courses on their way to class, or jogging along the beach after dinner. Not only does the University have a world-class reputation, but it also offers a diverse range of social activities, including over 140 student societies and 50 sports clubs. Historic buildings are juxtaposed against the modern facilities, and the many student traditions truly make studying at St Andrews an unforgettable experience.