Social Anthropology - Humanitarian and Environmental Crises - MA

at University of Kent

Modules
You study two compulsory modules, a dissertation research project and also choose five optional modules from those offered by the School of Anthropology and Conservation and, if appropriate, by other Schools. The course structure allows flexibility and we encourage students to pursue knowledge that supports their individual research interests.

Compulsory modules for this programme are: 

• SACO8014 Anthropology of Humanitarian and Environmental Crises
• SACO8850 Anthropological Research Methods I
• SACO9980 Dissertation: Anthropology

Indicative list of optional modules:

• SACO8210 Advanced Topics in Anthropology 
• SACO8800 Holism, Health and Healing 
• SACO8930 Contemporary Ethnography in Environmental Anthropology
• SACO8950 Anthropology of Creative Expression
• SACO8960 Environmental Anthropology 
• SACO9910 Ethnicity and Nationalism
• Please note that modules are subject to change. Please contact the School for more detailed information on availability.

A first or second class honours degree in anthropology or associated fields. In certain circumstances, we will consider students who have not followed a conventional education path. These cases are assessed individually by the Director of Graduate Studies and the programme convenor.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

International students
Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. Due to visa restrictions, students who require a student visa to study cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended-learning programme with no on-campus provision.

English language entry requirements
The University requires all non-native speakers of English to reach a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree. Certain subjects require a higher level.

Home full-time
£9300

EU full-time
£13000

International full-time
£17400

Home part-time
£4650

EU part-time
£6500

International part-time
£8700

The School has a very good record for postgraduate employment and academic continuation, 100% of our postgraduate students, who graduated in 2014, found a professional job within six months or continued on to a PhD, ranking Anthropology at Kent 1st in the sector. Studying anthropology, you develop an understanding of the complexity of all actions, beliefs and discourse by acquiring strong methodological and analytical skills. Anthropologists are increasingly being hired by companies and organisations that recognise the value of employing people who understand the complexities of societies and organisations.

Our Social Anthropology Master’s programmes is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as having research training status, so successful completion of these courses is sufficient preparation for research in the various fields of social anthropology. Many of our students go on to do PhD research. Others use their Master’s qualification in employment ranging from research in government departments to teaching to consultancy work overseas.

Many of our alumni teach in academic positions in universities across the world, whilst others work for a wide range of organisations. Examples of positions held by our alumni include:

• Corporate anthropologist
• Campaign developer for War Child
• Project director for the Global Diversity Foundation
• Curator at Beirut Botanic Gardens
• Film producer for First German Television
• Project manager for Porchlight Homelessness Charity.