Social Anthropology and African Studies - BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

Learn about how people live in diverse cultures around the world and deepen your understanding of African societies through history, politics and cultural studies. Explore the complexity and diversity of lived experiences on the African continent and beyond, and challenge assumptions about society's past, present, and future. Dive into the diversity of African societies, exploring their histories and stories alongside contemporary cultures. Learn how the study of Africa provides us with different perspectives and enhances our understanding of politics, history and culture. Gain critical and transferable skills that open up a broad range of career opportunities through our work-based placements and employability-focused modules. Take on opportunities to do research of your own, observing and analysing the societies and issues around you through the lens of anthropology. Access an exceptional range of learning resources including environmental and material culture collections including the African collection and the Cadbury Research Library. You’ll be assessed in different ways to suit each module. At the start of a module, you’ll be told how and when you’ll be assessed. Methods will vary but may include coursework (e.g., essays), group or individual presentations and projects, exams, reports or computer-based assignments.

Department of African Studies and Anthropology