International Development with Anthropology with Overseas Placement BA (Hons)

University of East Anglia UEA

**Overview**Explore how people live, understand and interact within different societies, and how international development affects social change.You’ll explore different aspects of cultural diversity whilst examining the impact of international development on economic growth, and social and cultural transformation.You’ll be taught by academic staff whose research is internationally renowned. We’re actively involved in research across the globe, working with many national and international development agencies.Our flexible approach to learning means you can explore your interests and strengths, graduating with a world-class degree in international development.In your third year, you’ll spend two to six months gaining work experience abroad. For many students, this experience is the highlight of their time at university.**About This Course**On this course you’ll explore all aspects of cultural diversity. At the same time, you’ll discover how different aspects of international development such as economic growth, and social and cultural transformation, can affect people’s lives. You’ll have the opportunity to draw on other disciplines such as economics, geography and politics to better understand how policy and practice can be improved through greater anthropological engagement.Within UEA’s School of International Development you’ll develop practical skills in key anthropological methods while developing your interest in specific subject areas. In the world-renowned Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts you’ll study material culture. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn a language (e.g. French and Spanish) and participate in a filmmaking for development workshop.**Disclaimer**Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**