University of Edinburgh
Social Anthropology and Politics
Typical offer rate
62–72%
moderate entry
Typical entry
AAA
Grad employment
87%
15 months after
In professional roles
81%
Median grad salary
£33,500
15 months after
The University of Edinburgh's social anthropology and politics degree examines the social and cultural underpinnings of political life alongside the formal study of political institutions, ideologies and comparative government. The social anthropology deepens understanding of how power and authority are organised in diverse societies; the politics strand addresses state structures and international relations. Offers go to a fair share of those who meet the grades, and are made around AAA at A-level.
How hard is it to get in?
The typical applicant to Social Anthropology and Politics at University of Edinburgh has a 62–72% chance of an offer, moderate by UK standards. Most offers are made around AAA at A-level. That baseline is course-typical. Your own chance depends on your grades, subjects and the rest of your profile.
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Estimate my chancesEntry requirements
- Typical A-level grades: AAA
- UCAS tariff: 144–144 points
About University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh is an ancient university founded in 1582, one of the oldest and most distinguished in the country, asking among the highest entry grades anywhere.
Full details and how to apply are on the university's official course page: University of Edinburgh · Social Anthropology and Politics
Offer rate and graduate-outcome figures are course-typical baselines derived from UK admissions and HESA data; they are estimates, not guarantees. Your personalised offer likelihood is calculated in the Unimetrica app.