Anthropology and Development Studies | Radboud University

This unique Master's programme, which is at the cutting edge of social and cultural anthropology as well as development studies, also includes knowledge derived from sociology, politicology, economics and geography. Using a multidisciplinary perspective, you will be encouraged to go deeper into the most relevant current local and global issues, including poverty, health, environment, inequality, mobility, multiculturalism and transnational networks.

Anthropology revolves around the themes of Culture and Mobility. Mobility is here not only related to migration, trade, or the case of refugees, but also encompasses movement in cultural phenomena and the social relations that hinge on those phenomena. In preparing your own research you will learn about various forms of mobility that stem from and are affected by the following domains of social life: religion, kinship, economy and cultural exchange and multiculturalism.

Development Studies covers issues such as inequality, poverty, sustainability and international cooperation. Theorising and topical debates help you gain insight into global and local developments, the changing aid set-up and sustainable development. Your research project will involve you delving into themes such as coherence in aid, new aid providers such as private initiatives and the volunteers business, sustainable/fair trade and corporate social responsibility, migration and development.

Admission requirements

• (The equivalent of) a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Development Studies or a related field
• TOEFL is 575 (paper based)/232 (computer based)/90 (internet based), IELTS: 6.5