The Anthropology and International Relations BA at Queen's University Belfast offers you a unique interdisciplinary pathway to understanding the complex forces shaping our world. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are keen to explore the intricate connections between global politics, diverse cultures, and societal structures, and to critically analyse issues from human diversity to international conflict. You will delve into core concepts of world politics, comparative politics, and the study of human societies, equipping you with a foundational understanding of both global governance and the human experience across different cultural contexts.
This full-time, three-year programme is delivered on campus, immersing you in a dynamic learning environment. You will engage with a rich curriculum that includes modules on international relations, key debates in anthropology, and specialized topics like peace and conflict studies, human morality, and the politics of deeply divided societies. Through core modules, optional courses, and the opportunity for a short or long placement or a dissertation, you will develop essential skills in ethnographic methods, critical analysis, and cross-cultural understanding, preparing you for diverse career paths in international organisations, NGOs, government, or further academic research.