Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology
In anthropology, you learn how people around the world think, live, and understand their surroundings. You study cultures, power and inequality, in relation to global issues such as climate change, new technologies, and geopolitical tensions. At the same time, you become more aware of your own assumptions. You combine theory and practice, and develop skills like interviewing, observation, argumentation, and analysing social situations.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
🎓 Conducting research by connecting with people and immersing yourself in (sub)cultures
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Why study Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology at the UvA?
Civic engagement
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As an anthropologist, you will explore what brings people together and what causes tension in society.
Learning from different perspectives
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Understand diverse social issues from multiple perspectives to see how global and local challenges are connected.
Many career opportunities
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This programme prepares you for a wide range of careers, both in your home country and abroad.
Ethnographic research: real contact with people
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You will conduct observational and participatory research (known as ethnographic research) by actively engaging in the lives of the people you study.
Critical view
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Discover how context shapes how people think and act. Reflect on your own beliefs and explore how your social and cultural background influences your research.
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Is Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology right for you?
Yes, if you want to:
- Understand the thoughts and actions of people in different societies and cultures.
- Explore themes such as health, geopolitics and power dynamics, resistance, globalisation, migration, gender, processes of inclusion and exclusion, and nationalism.
- Examine ideas and (pre)judgements—both your own and those of others.
- Enjoy the freedom to shape your studies.
- Make a positive impact on society through your research.
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Studying Anthropology: English or bilingual?
You can choose the English or bilingual Dutch-English track. The courses are the same, the only difference is the language of tutorials and written assignments in the first half year. Discover the differences in the study programme.
Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- BSc Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 180 ECTS, 36 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 50035
- Location
- Roeterseiland campus
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