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This cutting-edge program merges a robust interdisciplinary base with specialized anthropological approaches to international development studies. Core modules examine pressing global challenges through an anthropological viewpoint – covering topics like poverty, inequality, gender dynamics, corruption, and conflict – with particular emphasis on cultural diversity and how various social frameworks, relationships, and belief systems worldwide influence lives and drive societal transformation. Students will acquire hands-on training in essential anthropological methodologies and can explore material culture at the prestigious Sainsburys Centre for Visual Arts.
Alongside this anthropological core, the curriculum provides comprehensive exposure to development frameworks, institutions, and practices, integrating anthropological perspectives with other social science disciplines such as economics, environmental studies, geography, media, and political science. Learners can deepen their knowledge of specific global regions through specialized modules on sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, or Latin America, while also exploring other development perspectives. The third year offers valuable practical experience through an optional Placement Year.