Your African Studies and Anthropology Offer-Holder Hub
Welcome to the African Studies and Anthropology Offer-Holder Hub! This month we've asked our lecturers and students for content to keep you busy through the summer and get you excited to study African Studies and Anthropology in September.
African Studies and Anthropology student Jessica recommends...
1. Watching a documentary series
Try a few culturally specific documentaries: I watched a few Bruce Parry documentaries (there are a few on Youtube). They give a good sense of what it is like to study other cultures.
2. Studying the differences between sociology and anthropology
The two are quite similar but they use different methodology, I would suggest researching the differences as they give insight into the human-focused aspect of the subject.
3. Reading
I would suggest starting with: How to Think Like an Anthropologist - Matthew Engelke and the Interpretation of Cultures - Clifford Geertz!
With over 300 student societies on campus and a close-knit department culture, it's easy to get involved as an African Studies and Anthropology student at Birmingham.
Society Highlight - African Dance
Join African Dance and freely express yourself through learning dances from all over Africa. Everyone is welcome. The only rules are: be yourself and have fun!
Throughout your time in the Department of African Studies and Anthropology, employability is a key area of focus.
The University of Birmingham is proud to be the UK university most targeted by the country’s leading graduate employers (The Graduate Market in 2024 High Fliers report).
We help to make sure that you are employable through a range of department-led and university-wide initiatives which include:
Input from Professional Careers Advisers in your Curriculum
During the first year of your studies, Careers Advisers from the University Careers Network team attend lectures in your course to support you with career planning from an early stage. The lectures will cover career planning, researching career and internship opportunities, developing the skills that graduate employers are looking for, and presenting yourself with impact to a potential employer.
Professional Skills module
You will have the unique opportunity to take advantage of a work placement as part of your final year by undertaking the Professional Skills Module as part of your optional module choices.
Find out how the University of Birmingham is Investing in your future.
Working as a student can be a daunting idea but the benefits of growing your confidence, skills, helping your department and getting to connect with staff more makes it all worthwhile!