Immerse yourself in another world With Massey’s Master of Arts (Social Anthropology) you’ll develop your interests from your undergraduate degree. What is it Like? The Massey MA (Social Anthropology) gives you a different perspective on world affairs. Studying social anthropology develops your understanding of other cultures and ethnic groups, and shows you how your way of life is just one of many possible ways of being human. You’ll learn to challenge your existing beliefs and put yourself in others’ shoes. Follow your passion Take an issue in social anthropology that grabbed your attention as an undergraduate student and develop it fully through independent study. Get into the field Discover how anthropologists study cultural differences through fieldwork that examines societies across the globe, from hunter-gatherers to industrial nation-states. Massey staff and students are researching in Asia, the Pacific, Europe, Africa and New Zealand, and you could join them. Complete your MA in three semesters Massey’s Master of Arts is 180 credits. This means you can complete an MA in three semesters of full-time study. Careers The knowledge of human behaviour and interactions you’ll gain from an MA (Social Anthropology) will be useful in almost any career path, anywhere in the world. Popular career destinations for social anthropology graduates include: Human rights and social justice Social work Social and commercial research Education Business and industry Government, diplomacy and policy Foreign affairs Overseas aid and development agencies Health care Non-profit management Marketing Publishing Environmental issues Museum curation Art and heritage work Tourism Master of Arts (Social Anthropology) structure Courses to the value of 180 credits consisting of 120 credits of taught courses and a Research Report (Coursework pathway) or a combination of taught courses and a 90 credit thesis (Research pathway) as outlined below. At least a B grade average is required in the first 60 credits of courses completed in Part One for progression to Part Two - Coursework Pathway. At least a B+ grade average is required in the first 60 credits of courses completed in Part One for progression to Part Two - Research Pathway. Students who successfully complete Part One but do not meet the minimum grade average for progression will exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts.