MA Applied Anthropology & Community Development / Community Arts

You should normally have the following qualifications and experience: An undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in the social sciences or another appropriate subject, with some experience in community development or community arts. At least four months of full-time, or part-time equivalent, work experience prior to starting the MA. We also offer the MA in Applied Anthropology & Community & Youth Work (professionally validated by the National Youth Agency) for applicants with more work experience. Experience can include paid or unpaid work; voluntary, community and youth work in organisations; and relevant informal work. An Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS. Please note there will be a fee of GBP 56 for all DBS applications; we will send you further information about payment with your offer. Find out more about our fitness to train requirements . You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. English requirement: IELTS 6.5 overall, with 6.5 in writing and no component below 6.0. Published 2026/27 international tuition fee: GBP 22000 per year.