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BA Social Anthropology

Study the amazing diversity of human cultures around the globe
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How did we evolve to become the humans of today?

Biological Anthropology project receives £1.8m research funding

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Social Anthropology student

I learn things that challenge my assumptions every day.

Hannah Fitchett - BA (Hons) Social Anthropology with a Year in Japan

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Our academics span biological anthropology, socio-cultural anthropology, ethnobiology, biological conservation, human ecology, human geography and environment studies.
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Wolves in the wild?

Dr Joseph Bull explores the challenges of reintroducing wolves to Scotland

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