Social Anthropology and Politics MA (Hons)

This popular joint degree programme provides a grounding in both social anthropology and politics, two subjects which complement and enrich each other.<br/><br/><strong>Social anthropology</strong><br/><br/>Social anthropology is the study of human conduct and thought. Societies around the world vary enormously socially, culturally and politically.<br/><br/>The study of these variations, and the common humanity that underlies them, is at the heart of social anthropology.<br/><br/><strong>Politics</strong><br/><br/>Politics studies the theory and practice of how societies are governed.<br/><br/>How do our political institutions create collective rules?<br/><br/>Who has the power to make these rules, and what are the consequences of political decisions?<br/><br/>What is the nature of a just society, and how do we get there?<br/><br/>Drawing on the expertise of leading academics and researchers in the field, you will explore the origins and present-day contexts of societal conflicts about power, participation, and resources.<br/><br/>You will not only study the processes of governance at the local, national, and international level, but also the morality of political action, and the limits of freedom and justice.<br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* You will bring theory to life by carrying out your own research and fieldwork, in the UK or abroad.<br/><br/><br/>* You will spend up to four months on an individual research project that will form the basis of your dissertation in Year 4.<br/><br/><br/>* You will be able to choose from a wide range of courses covering regional specialisations from Africa to Latin America, and thematic specialisations such as happiness, medical anthropology, the invention of history, and anthropology of food.<br/>