Anthropology and Development Studies
Entry requirements
In order to be admitted to this Master's programme, you will need a completed Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Development Studies, Non-Western Sociology, or a related area that is the equivalent to a Dutch Bachelor's degree from a research university. This does not include a Bachelor’s from a university of applied science (HBO, in German; Fachhochschule).
Language requirements
In order to take part in this programme, you need to be proficient in both written and spoken English. Students with a Bachelor's degree obtained in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New-Zealand, United Kingdom or the United States, where the language of instruction was English, are exempted from the language requirements. Other candidates need to have obtained a language certificate.
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Months of entry
September
Course content
How do bottom-up initiatives of people striving for racial justice, political change or climate change awareness arise and evolve? This Anthropology and Development Studies Master's expands your knowledge and research skills. Let’s contribute to society!
Something for you?
- You want to open up your horizon as a critical anthropologist and development scientist with a global view.
- You will develop a valuable field research project in line with your personal interest.
- You get the chance to collaborate closely with our expert, and approachable, staff and a diverse group of peers from around the world.
- You want to build a professional (international) network and contribute to present-day academic debate.
- After obtaining your Master's degree you are equipped for a position as a researcher or policy advisor at an established NGO, governmental organisation or company.
- Pursue the possibility of a dual degree with the University of Glasgow.
What will you learn?
In this Master’s programme you develop your critical, analytical, reflective and academic skills to contribute to society by conducting qualitative research. In the first semester, you choose and design your research project fitting in one of three thematic tracks:
- Decolonising diversity in a polarised world
- Ecological livelihoods and environmental justice
- Grassroots initiatives, development and the state
During three months of fieldwork you will find answers to your questions within your area of interest. Concluding the Master’s programme, you will sum up your findings, not only in the form of an academic thesis, but also as a policy brief or other type of output that you can share with relevant stakeholders to increase your impact.
Future career opportunities
Possible jobs are that of a policy officer, advisor, or researcher for the central or local government, an advisor at aid, welfare and civil society organisations such as the UN, Cordaid or the Dutch Council for Refugees, a researcher at a university or NGO, trade union, consultancy firm or private institution or as a journalist or communication officer.
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Fees and funding
There are various scholarships available for studying at Radboud University. Some of the opportunities are described below. A full list, including detailed information, can be found on our website.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Study Information Team
- study-information@ru.nl