BA Social Anthropology & Politics

The BA Social Anthropology and Politics at the University of Birmingham honours course is a unique interdisciplinary program that broadens student's understanding of the complex relationships between societies and their political configurations. The course enables students to critically engage with a range of anthropological and political topics, movements and events.Course Content: The curriculum of the course presents an interdisciplinary approach to studying anthropology and politics where it enables students to explore contemporary issues related to identity, ethnicity, nationalism, globalisation and migration. Students are also introduced to key political theories, ideologies and concepts, and the practical workings of global politics. This course is unique as it enables students to understand the interplay and intersections between political dynamics and society, specifically focusing on how power is negotiated and challenged in different contexts.Key Modules: Some of the key modules covered in the course are Introduction to Social Anthropology, Explore Culture: Anthropological Perspectives, Comparative Political Systems, and Power and Politics in the Modern World. The course also offers various optional modules that delve deeper into different strands of anthropology and politics.Future Careers: This course can open doors to careers across diverse sectors such as politics, international development, education, research, civil service, NGOs, and media. The disciplinary skill sets developed through the course studies can enable students to effectively understand and influence political and societal dynamics at various levels.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.