The MSc Anthropology programme engages with questions of what it means to be human and how this can be applied in contemporary settings. You will explore key debates in anthropology and develop your expertise as a people-specialist. It is relevant for graduates seeking to obtain advanced theoretical grounding in anthropology and desirous of carrying out anthropological fieldwork at Master’s level. It is suitable for ‘people-specialists’ or professionals who wish to add to their academic anthropological background. It is designed for both graduates and professionals interested in the concept of knowledge translation and in applying anthropological knowledge across diverse sectors and disciplines. Anthropological approaches have been popularised across various disciplines and are increasingly relevant in making sense of contemporary lifeworlds. This programme connects with a growing need for anthropologically based expert knowledge. The roles of specialists who can offer anthropological expertise have been widely recognised. Experts in these areas are in high demand by various agencies. For instance, anthropologists are increasingly sought by organisations in the management of diversity, difference and conflict resolution. In these contemporary contexts, the programme is highly relevant in offering rigorous studies in anthropological approaches. As an intellectually strong programme, it provides advanced understandings of anthropological theories and knowledge conventions.

Anthropology has increasing relevance in a number of applied contexts. Your studies on this programme will be applicable and transferable to a wide range of professions across sectors. The emphasis on practice will forge connections between your studies and employment settings. You will be guided on careers through specialist talks by visiting anthropologists.