SOAS vs Cambridge for Postgraduate Medical Anthropology
I know it sounds like a no brainer but I am struggling to decide between Cambridge MPhil Health Medicine and Society and SOAS MA Medical Anthropology and Mental Health.
SOAS's department is perfect for me research interest wise and I would find it really exciting to move to London. I also would really like a good community vibe and am worried about the competitive and high intensity work culture at Cambridge.
but obviously Cambridge is Cambridge so it is hard to discount... I would really appreciate any insight from anyone who has done a postgrad degree at either of these places!!
SOAS's department is perfect for me research interest wise and I would find it really exciting to move to London. I also would really like a good community vibe and am worried about the competitive and high intensity work culture at Cambridge.
but obviously Cambridge is Cambridge so it is hard to discount... I would really appreciate any insight from anyone who has done a postgrad degree at either of these places!!
Reply 1
Hi there,
We have had the same exact question asked before but I have provided the link to that thread here.
I hope this helps,
Sarah.
We have had the same exact question asked before but I have provided the link to that thread here.
I hope this helps,
Sarah.
(edited 1 month ago)
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by AnonymousI know it sounds like a no brainer but I am struggling to decide between Cambridge MPhil Health Medicine and Society and SOAS MA Medical Anthropology and Mental Health.
SOAS's department is perfect for me research interest wise and I would find it really exciting to move to London. I also would really like a good community vibe and am worried about the competitive and high intensity work culture at Cambridge.
but obviously Cambridge is Cambridge so it is hard to discount... I would really appreciate any insight from anyone who has done a postgrad degree at either of these places!!
SOAS's department is perfect for me research interest wise and I would find it really exciting to move to London. I also would really like a good community vibe and am worried about the competitive and high intensity work culture at Cambridge.
but obviously Cambridge is Cambridge so it is hard to discount... I would really appreciate any insight from anyone who has done a postgrad degree at either of these places!!
Cambridge.
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by Wired_1800Cambridge.
Why?
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by AnonymousWhy?
You said it yourself: Cambridge is Cambridge.
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by AnonymousI know it sounds like a no brainer but I am struggling to decide between Cambridge MPhil Health Medicine and Society and SOAS MA Medical Anthropology and Mental Health.
SOAS's department is perfect for me research interest wise and I would find it really exciting to move to London. I also would really like a good community vibe and am worried about the competitive and high intensity work culture at Cambridge.
but obviously Cambridge is Cambridge so it is hard to discount... I would really appreciate any insight from anyone who has done a postgrad degree at either of these places!!
SOAS's department is perfect for me research interest wise and I would find it really exciting to move to London. I also would really like a good community vibe and am worried about the competitive and high intensity work culture at Cambridge.
but obviously Cambridge is Cambridge so it is hard to discount... I would really appreciate any insight from anyone who has done a postgrad degree at either of these places!!
Hey may I ask if you're applying for 2026-27. And if so when did you get interviewed and how long did you wait till your offer.
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