Master of Science (MSc) in Anthropology and Development Studies

Radboud University

During the Master in Anthropology and Development studies you dive into the processes that play a role in social transformation related to diversity and inequality in complex and diverse worlds. You develop into a thorough researcher who knows how to optimize the impact of research findings.

Master's in Anthropology and Development Studies: something for you?

• This unique interdisciplinary Master's programme allows you to specialise in one of three ‘hot’ domains that encompass urgent social issues and are subject to intense academic debate.
• Our small scale programme offers an intensive learning environment where you work closely with your peers and our expert staff.
• By learning to design and conduct your own research, and communicate your findings to various audiences, you develop a skills set that prepares you for a wide array of jobs.
• You are stimulated to design your research in dialogue with NGO’s, municipalities or other stake holders, which provides you with work experience and a crucial network.
• Our extensive international network offers you plenty of opportunities to arrange a research project that meets your interests, in the Netherlands or across the globe.

What will you learn?

In this Master’s programme you develop your critical, analytical, reflective and academic skills to contribute to society, conducting qualitative research. In the first semester, you choose and design your research project fitting in one of three specialisations:

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 on 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.