This popular joint degree programme provides a grounding in both Social Anthropology and Social Policy, two subjects which complement and enrich each other.

Social anthropology is the study of human conduct and thought. Societies around the world vary enormously socially, culturally and politically. The study of these variations, and the common humanity that underlies them, is at the heart of social anthropology.

Social Policy at the University of Edinburgh will enable you to engage with confidence in many of the political debates of our time. We deal with a wide array of areas such as:

health
welfare
labour markets
education
family and childhood
We discuss how policies affect our civic culture through studying political engagement and citizen participation.