Program Overview
The Anthropology of International Development and Humanitarian Assistance at Brunel University London is a MSc programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Anthropology of International Development and Humanitarian Assistance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Anthropology of International Development and Humanitarian Assistance programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Compulsory Reading Module: Political and Economic Issues in Anthropology
- Compulsory Reading Module: Contemporary Anthropological Theory
- Ethnographic Research Methods 1
- Ethnographic Research Methods 2
- Anthropology of International Development
- Dissertation in Anthropology of International Development and Humanitarian Assistance
- Anthropological Perspectives of Humanitarian Assistance
- Anthropological Perspectives of War
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A UK first or second class Honours degree or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification
Applicants with other degrees that have relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants will be interviewed either in person or by telephone.
English Language Requirements
IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas)
Pearson: 58 (51 in all subscores)
BrunELT: 65% (min 60% in all areas)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Brunel University London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Brunel University London
Brunel University London
Uxbridge, London
Brunel University of London (BUL) is a public research university located in the Uxbridge area of London, England. It is named after Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a Victorian engineer and pioneer of...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months