BASS Politics and Social Anthropology

Program Overview

Delve into political processes across diverse cultures, developing critical thinking, research, and analytical skills. Enhance your learning with an optional year abroad or professional placement. Graduate with a nuanced understanding of politics and its practical applications in a global context.

Program Outline

Understand the relationship between political theory and practice in a cross-cultural perspective, developing strong transferable skills of independent thinking, research and analysis. Enjoy studying abroad or a professional placement on a four-year optional course.

• Objectives: The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of political processes in diverse cultural contexts, fostering critical thinking, research, and analytical skills.
• Description: The program delves into the intersection of politics and social anthropology, examining how political processes manifest across cultures.
Students develop a nuanced understanding of political theory and its practical applications in a global context. The program emphasizes independent thinking, research, and analytical skills, preparing students for a range of career paths.

Other:

• Program Duration: 3 or 4 years
• Optional Course: The four-year program offers the option of studying abroad or undertaking a professional placement.
• Open Days: The University hosts on-campus open days in the summer and autumn.
Prospective students can also chat with student ambassadors online.
• Scholarships/Sponsorships: Scholarships and bursaries, including the Manchester Bursary, are available to eligible home/EU students.
Some undergraduate UK students receive bursaries of up to £2,000 per year, in addition to government maintenance grants.
• School/Faculty: School of Social Sciences
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• Related Subject Areas: Politics, Government, Politics and International Relations, Social Anthropology, Social Sciences