BA Social Anthropology & African Studies

The Anthropology and African Studies programme at the University of Birmingham is a joint honours degree that allows students to study and understand both the cultures of the world and specifically those of Africa. By combining these subjects, students will gain an in-depth and complex understanding of human society and culture.Course Content: This course focuses on understanding and exploring the complexity and diversity of human social and cultural life. A variety of modules are offered that investigate key anthropological topics such as kinship, religion, art, oral literature, politics, and development, in a wide range of African settings.Key Modules: The course comprises of several core and optional modules. Key modules include Introduction to Social Anthropology, Anthropology: Truth and Lies, Anthropology of Religion, Anthropology of Politics and Power, Advanced Topics in Social Anthropology, and a variety of African Studies themed modules such as Introduction to African Culture, African History and Politics, Religion in Africa, and African Popular Culture.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the University of Birmingham and leads to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.Future Careers: After completion of this course, students can look forward to a range of career opportunities. They will be particularly equipped for roles in international organizations, media and journalism, community and social services, teaching, marketing, and the civil service. The course also provides a strong base for further study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.