University withheld until you unlockunlock below to reveal · Part-time
Anthropology for Global Development Practice
1st in the world for Development Studies (— University Rankings by Subject 2025) 7th in the UK for our research overall in Anthropology in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) Top 100 in the world for Anthropology (— University Rankings by Subject 2025) About the…
MA2 yearsPart-time
Browse social sciences courses in UK
Anthropology · Social sciences
1st in the world for Development Studies (— University Rankings by Subject 2025) 7th in the UK for our research overall in Anthropology in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) Top 100 in the world for Anthropology (— University Rankings by Subject 2025) About the course This course is for you if you have experience, or are considering a career, in the development field. Our experts work at the intersection of social anthropology and development studies. Globally, — is well-known for its teaching and research in international development. You'll also be part of one of the UK's largest Anthropology departments. Anthropologists approach development at a human scale. They do this through immersive field research and observation. This approach generates fresh insights into complex global challenges. You'll learn to understand the experiences of those most affected by these challenges. You'll be able to pursue your own interests in the anthropology of development. This may include the environment, health, poverty, humanitarianism or rights. The MA focuses on issues of anthropological engagement, development policy and activism. You will: - learn from anthropology experts who are applying their research to real-world scenarios - put theory into practice through hands-on training, analysing case studies and your dissertation - connect with our global network of research partnerships, alumni and professionals - enjoy guest lectures, career events, and the opportunity to do a research placement.
Getting in
As the university states it
Degree requirements You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Applicants with a lower second-class (2.2) degree classification will be considered on a case by case basis. Subject-specific requirements Your qualification should normally be in anthropology or another humanities or social sciences subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement.
Worth reading next
Bachelor's in Sociology: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to Sociology degrees — what you study, entry requirements, research skills, costs and the gen…
Studying in the UK: The Complete Guide for International Students
A complete guide to studying in the UK — universities, costs, the Student visa, scholarships and the Graduate…
Course details as published by the university. No graduate-outcome statistics are published for UK postgraduate courses, so none are shown.