On this course you’ll explore all aspects of cultural diversity. At the same time, you’ll discover how different aspects of international development such as economic growth, and social and cultural transformation, can affect people’s lives. You’ll have the opportunity to draw on other disciplines such as economics, geography and politics to better understand how policy and practice can be improved through greater anthropological engagement.

Within UEA’s School of International Development you’ll develop practical skills in key anthropological methods while developing your interest in specific subject areas. In the world-renowned Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts you’ll study material culture. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn a language (e.g. French and Spanish) and participate in a filmmaking for development workshop.

ABOUT

On this course you’ll explore all aspects of cultural diversity. At the same time, you’ll discover how different aspects of international development such as economic growth, and social and cultural transformation, can affect people’s lives. You’ll have the opportunity to draw on other disciplines such as economics, geography and politics to better understand how policy and practice can be improved through greater anthropological engagement.

Within UEA’s School of International Development you’ll develop practical skills in key anthropological methods while developing your interest in specific subject areas. In the world-renowned Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts you’ll study material culture. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn a language (e.g. French and Spanish) and participate in a filmmaking for development workshop.

PLACEMENT YEAR AND STUDY ABROAD

You’ll have the chance to put what you’ve learned into practice and get hands-on professional experience through the Development Work Placement module. You’ll spend two to four months working abroad on a development project in your third year. Past students have worked with Inter Press

Service in New York, Video Volunteers in Goa, British Red Cross in London, Otra Cosa in Peru, and WaterAid in Ethiopia.

During your placement you’ll gain valuable insights and practical experience in a different country and culture. You’ll also have the chance to develop personal skills that are welcomed by employers.

AFTER THE COURSE

You’ll graduate with the specialist and practical skills you need for a successful career in the UK or overseas.

Many of our graduates work in development, including in roles in the United Nations World Food Programme, UK governments, foreign governments, non-government organisations, and charities such as Oxfam and British Red Cross.

Others use the academic and transferable skills gained for careers in business, the voluntary and public sector, activism and campaigning, community development, environment, and media.

Alternatively you could go on to further study with an MA or PhD.

CAREER DESTINATIONS

Career destinations related to your degree include:

• United Nations World Food Programme

• International NGOs,

• Government (both UK and foreign)

• British Red Cross

• Oxfam