Are you interested in critically exploring social and cultural phenomena while engaging in current anthropological debates? A Master's degree in anthropology offers three pathways: 

• Cultural and Social Anthropology: Focus on anthropological themes and ethnographic research. 
• Applied Anthropology: Learn to apply anthropological insights in practice. 
• Visual Anthropology: Conduct research using film as your primary medium instead of written text. 

Do you want to analyse health in a globalising world? The master's programme Medical Anthropology and Sociology focuses on health and healthcare in a political, economic and international context. 

The two-year Research Master's in Social Sciences provides advanced knowledge of the latest theories and research methods in social sciences. You’ll work in a challenging research environment to analyse and understand complex social issues. 

The Research Master's in International Development Studies focuses on critical and constructive engagement with development debates, issues, and processes, emphasising social and environmental justice. 

In journalism, you can use your skills in field research and in-depth interviews to offer insights into different societies. Your work will help raise awareness of important social and cultural issues through articles, reports, and documentaries. 

• Journalist at de Volkskrant  
• Freelance writer or documentary filmmaker  

At (inter)national organisations in development aid, you will contribute to projects focused on improving living conditions in vulnerable communities. This may involve policy-making, project implementation, and evaluation. 

• Participation officer   
• District liaison officer at a municipality  

In diplomacy and policy positions, your knowledge of culture and social structures can help promote international relations, shape policies, and drive social change. 

• Public information officer in the central government  
• Consultant sustainable entrepreneurship  

At research companies, you will conduct analyses and produce reports on various social issues, working with both qualitative and quantitative methods. 

• Qualitative researcher at a Research centre or National Coordination Centre 

In education, you can teach anthropology at secondary schools or universities, inspiring students to think critically about cultural and social phenomena. 

• Social studies teacher at a secondary school  
• PhD candidate at the UvA  
• Junior lecturer at the UvA

A career in the cultural sector could involve advising museums, developing educational programmes, or organising cultural events and exhibitions. 

Beyond the examples above, there are countless other career opportunities for Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology graduates. The diverse career paths allow you to apply your knowledge and skills to promote social change.