Social Anthropology (Graduate Certificate) - 2013/2014 entry
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Overview
This programme will prepare you for further postgraduate study in social anthropology and development studies. It introduces you to anthropological methods and perspectives, and will equip you with the conceptual, theoretical and intellectual skills to produce high-quality written work from an anthropological perspective. These skills will be developed as you explore the key debates and issues in the anthropology of development and tourism, and in the anthropology of space, architecture and landscape.
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Why study this course at Birkbeck?
- Provides a conversion course if you want to go on to study social anthropology at postgraduate level but do not have a relevant social science degree.
- Offers peer learning in a student body with direct experience of developing countries and the development sector.
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Course structure
You take one 10-week module in Term 1 and another in Term 2.
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Study resources
We offer student support and have a range of research resources.
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Further study opportunities
Students achieving 60% in both modules will be eligible for the MSc Development Studies and Social Anthropology and MSc Development Studies.
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Careers information
- Graduates can go on to careers in development agencies and other international organisations, policy research, journalism or the non-governmental sector.
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Apply now
- Application deadlines and interviews
- You should apply as early as possible.
- You may be asked to submit a 3000-word entrance essay.
- Online application
You can apply online from the link below.
- Application deadlines and interviews