Social Anthropology

What can I do with a Anthropology degree?

Social Anthropology Employability Toolkit

Relevant Sectors

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Skills from your Degree

There are a whole host of career paths to explore as a Social Anthropology student. Read through the top careers often pursued from this degree.

Explore job role examples of previous UoM graduates.

Click through to access information on key charities, employers and networks in the Social Anthropology space

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University of Manchester Careers Service Portal for careers appointments, events, career skills learning through Pathways, articles and resources.

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Common Sectors for Social Anthropology Graduates

Advertising, Marketing Communications

Media, creative and cultural

Charity

Human Resources

Education and Academia

Social and Community work

Law

Government and Policy

Finance

Check out 'Explore Sectors' on the University of Manchester Careers website for further options.

Social Anthropology Employability Toolbox

Useful Websites

Charities & Volunteering

Networks/ Alumni

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Events

Appointments

Pathways

Vacancies

Skills in Development

Skills in Development

Take our Skills Assessment to explore at what stage your current skills are at and areas you can focus on to improve.

Events

What events can you access through Career Connect?

Within the Careers Service we run a multitude of events including CV Workshops, Employer Engagement events, Mock Assessment Centres along with advertised employer events too. You can access our events through 'Book' then 'Events' on Career Connect.

Check out this youtube video on how to book an event

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Skills from your degree

Your Anthropology degree can give you skills in:

• written communication
• analytical and critical skills
• the ability to gather, assess and interpret data
• oral communication and presentation skills
• time management
• discussion and group work skills
• statistical and computing techniques
• clear, logical and independent thinking
• organising and planning
• problem solving
• the ability to construct an argument.

Education & Academia

Education Sector Information (UoM website)

Considering postgraduate research (PhD) (UoM Careers website)

Appointments

What kinds of appointments do you get access to through CareerConnect?

As a student at University of Manchester you get access to:

• CV Review Appointments
• Application Review Appointments
• Career Advice Appointment (15 minute)
• Referral for Career Guidance Appointment (30 minutes)

Check out this youtube video on how to book an appointment

Vacancies

Review job vacancies available for students for placements, internships, graduate jobs and part-time work through CareerConnect.

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Pathways

Get access to bespoke learning pathways to enhance your knowledge and skills of employability and careers.

Learn at your own speed, whenever and wherever you want. Complete short online modules including a mix of activities to help you gain confidence and build your skills.

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PREVIOUS STUDENTS

Graduate Career Destinations

• Wellbeing Officer
• Youth Yorker
• Marketing Coordinator
• Care Assistant
• Policy Officer
• Research Analyst
• Support Worker
• Teaching Assistant

Taken from Graduate Outcomes data - Social Anthropology

Useful Websites

School of SoSS Social Anthropology Careers & Employability page

Prospects - What can I do with a Social Anthropology degree?

Prospects Luminate, What do Anthropologists do?

Pathways to Policy (UoM)

Charities & Volunteering

Search for volunteering opportunities to widen your experience, knowledge and skillset by using Manchester Community Central and University of Manchester Volunteering Hub.

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Policy Sector Resources

Social and Statistical Research (UoM website)

Government, Charity, International Development and related areas

Networks to Explore

LinkedIn - University of Manchester Alumni Search = Social Anthropology

UoM Social Anthropology Alumni Profiles

Association of Social Anthropologists

UoM Active Anthropology Society