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About BA Social Anthropology And Politics in University of Birmingham

Social Anthropology teaches students to question taken for granted assumptions and think differently about some of the biggest questions of our time. From the challenges of conservation, to growing inequalities and religious coexistence, social anthropology’s comparative perspective will help you reassess the world around you.

A knowledge of politics helps you to understand what governments do, shedding light on how some of history’s pivotal events were motivated by the political leaders of the day. You learn to find your way among different arguments, rival theories and alternative explanations and about campaigns, elections, protest movements, policy issues and political ideals. You will also learn a great deal about human nature. Politics is not only what political scientists study, but also an activity in which professional politicians, civil servants and ordinary citizens take part.

These are key skills that will enable you either to pursue further study in Politics, Social Anthropology or related disciplines or move into employment in a wide range of careers. Our graduates have gone on to careers such as: 

• Adjudicator
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• Graduate Research Executive
• Journalist
• Pensions Administrator
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• Social Worker
• Parliamentary Researcher
• Event Manager
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Entry requirements

• In order to undertake a programme of study here at the University, you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications. English Language test certificates should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen programme. The sections below will tell you what grades you need in these qualifications for the subject area you want to study.

  Some degree programmes have slightly higher requirements than those stated here. When this is so, we will ensure that you are informed using the contact details you have provided on your application. If you have been instructed and assessed in English language at a recognised institution, you may be exempt from these requirements

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