Social Anthropology and Languages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia)

This interdisciplinary programme introduces students to the cultures and societies of Africa, Asia and the Middle East through their languages, literatures and screen culture. Students will choose to specialise in one particular region through their languages and module choices, with an optional Year Abroad at one of our partner universities. Ranked 13th in the world, and 5th in the UK for Anthropology (QS World University Rankings 2020) our department offers a unique approach to Social Anthropology grounded in real-world research, allowing for a greater understanding in cultural differences, political dynamics, social conflict, and human creativity.