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Environmental Anthropology MSc (formerly Anthropology, Environment and Development MSc)
About this degree
Drawing on staff expertise in human ecology, social anthropology, political ecology, conservation science, and socio-ecological systems, the MSc equips graduates with an interdisciplinary perspective on topics relating to global environmental change, sustainable development, biodiversity conservation and social justice.
Who this course is for
The programme is suitable for students who wish to gain training and qualification integrating natural and social science approaches to environment and sustainable development.
What this course will give you
Our academic staff are actively engaged in research or consultancy work in the fields of environment and sustainable development, and also maintain strong links with former students now working in academia, governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations in the UK and abroad. Many of our graduates go on to become leaders in academic, international agency, government and third sector organisations.
You'll become part of the Human Ecology Research Group (HERG), whose pioneering work in integrating social and natural science approaches to address environmental issues is internationally recognised. HERG promotes information sharing and communication between researchers by providing a regular forum for research students as well as academics to present work in progress, to receive feedback and to develop ideas with other researchers and conservation professionals. HERG runs a weekly term-time seminar series, which attracts world-leading academics as speakers.