Course Overview
We examine the impact of economic and social change on local practices, meanings and identities. This MA has a strong focus on issues of anthropological engagement, development policy and activism, and will be of interest to you if you have experience, or are considering a career, in the development field. Key facts: Largest UK department focusing solely on social anthropology, ranked 6th in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016). Located within the School of Global Studies, we have developed a strong tradition of socially and politically engaged anthropology and international development. You benefit from expert teaching and a connection to a global network of research partnerships, alumni and professionals in the public, private, consultancy and not-for-profit sectors. Careers: This MA provides an entry into the anthropology of development and is for you if you have experience of, or are considering a career in, the development field. Over half of our graduates since 2008 have gone on to work for NGOs and aid agencies, for example: international and national NGOs, such as Oxfam, Save the Children, Care International, Development Alternatives, ACTED, BRAC, Welthungerhilfe, and German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) UK Civil Service, UK-s Department for International Development, USAID, Peace Corps, independent filmmaking, freelance journalism, and socially responsible businesses, working as a researcher for government agencies, think tanks, or private consulting firms. A number of our graduates go on to study for a PhD.
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