University of Kent
Social Anthropology - Humanitarian and Environmental Crises MA
University of Kent

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Our world is experiencing humanitarian and environmental challenges of disturbing dimensions. This programme addresses these challenges from a human and ethical angle, exploring the social, political, economic and technological aspects of the crises that mark our contemporary world.

Overview

This unique programme of study focuses on contemporary planetary emergencies and conflicts that have a humanitarian or environmental impact. We explore how to study such crises from an anthropological point of view using a variety of ethnographic research methods, such as interviewing, participant observation, and localised surveys.

You assess key challenges emerging from humanitarian initiatives that respond to:

the global climate emergency

environmental movements in national contexts

migration, diaspora and refugee crises

racism, xenophobia and national politics

war and conflict

new forms of economic oppression

the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences for vulnerable communities

We analyse such pressing issues from an ethical and non-ethnocentric perspective. The programme is particularly suited to students who want to make a difference in today’s complex world by understanding the roots of global challenges and human suffering.

The programme provides excellent preparation for people who aspire to enter fields in which anthropological training and cultural expertise is integral, such as:

non-governmental organisations aimed at humanitarian and/or environmental issues

state initiatives designed to provide aid as a response to conflict or planetary emergency

organisations involved in dealing with migration, racism and multicultural education

research degrees in the social sciences

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Social Anthropology - Humanitarian and Environmental Crises, MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

A second class honours degree (2.2 or above) in anthropology or associated fields. In certain circumstances, we will consider students who have not followed a conventional education path. These cases are assessed individually by the Director of Graduate Studies and the programme convenor.

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications. Students offering alternative qualifications should contact us for further advice.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

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About University of Kent

The University of Kent is a publicly funded research university located in Kent, England. The university’s main campus is situated north of Canterbury, while its other campuses are found in Medway and Tonbridge in Kent. Additionally, the university operates postgraduate centres in Brussels, Athens, Rome and Paris.

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Where is this programme taught

Canterbury campus
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