Overview

The International Development and Social Anthropology programme at Birkbeck, University of London provides a solid base for those planning a career in development agencies, the non-governmental sector and other international organisations, and for those working in such institutions who wish to take a larger role in the direct provision of services or policy development. It is also relevant for people interested in policy research, in journalism and in undertaking advanced research in international development, anthropology and related fields.

Core modules will improve your skills in evaluation and analysis, enabling you to participate critically in debates on the changing nature of the multilateral, bilateral and non-governmental institutions designed to address development issues, the context in which they operate and the constraints they face. You will also have the opportunity to choose from a range of thematic option modules which allow you to tailor your programme according to your personal or career interests.

The transferable skills you will develop include the capacity to analyse debates and issues in development, team-working, and written and oral communication. You will also learn to locate and analyse qualitative and quantitative data on development from printed and electronic sources.

Careers and Employability

Graduates go into careers in local government, international aid/development, social work and human resources. Possible professions include international aid/development worker, local government officer, or social researcher. This degree may also be useful in becoming a journalist, an equality and diversity officer, or a human resources officer.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Anthropology, Culture and Development

Development Studies: Theoretical Approaches

'Race', Ethnicity and Development

Development Management

Development, Aid and Power

Gender and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-14 00:00:00 , International

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The university recommends that applicants apply as early as possible and at least six weeks before the start of term.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Anthropology Sociology International Development View 79 other Masters in Anthropology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

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79

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62

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General requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in social sciences or humanities. Other applicants will also be considered.

Previous experience or study of development issues and/or social anthropology may be an advantage.

An entrance task may be required.

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Tuition Fees

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20340 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11070 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time home students: £5,535 per year
Part-time international students: £10,170 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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