Professor Michael Herzfeld is Awarded Honorary Doctorate
In this summer’s graduation ceremonies, Professor Michael Herzfeld was awarded the degree of Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, for major contributions to Anthropology and Area Studies.
Top for Social Anthropology in Scotland
92% of research carried out by Social Anthropology at the University of St Andrews is world-leading or internationally excellent according to REF2021.
Why study Social Anthropology?Research projects
Postgraduate funding opportunities
The Department of Social Anthropology will be granting a number of scholarships for doctoral students starting their PhD in 2023/2023. These will cover fees or subsistence or make a contribution towards both. Students wanting to be considered for these scholarships must have submitted a completed application for a place in the Department’s doctoral program by 15th April 2022.
Latest Department news
Social Justice and the Circular Economy
Academics, policymakers, and third sector representatives met in St Andrews to discuss Social Justice and the Circular Economy in the context of the forthcoming Circular Economy Bill (Scotland).
Book Publication: Anthropology and Responsibility, edited by Melissa Demian, Mattia Fumanti and Christos Lynteris
An output of ASA2021 and edited by Melissa Demian, Mattia Fumanti and Christos Lynteris, the book Anthropology and Responsibility has been published by Routledge.
