Anthropology and Irish

Overview

In Anthropology, you will explore what it means to be human, learn about human cultural diversity, compare societies and cultures from around the world and understand how conflict arises and how resolutions are found.

Through classroom modules, optional placements, and your own anthropological fieldwork, you will also gain valuable skills in critical thinking, cross-cultural understanding, researching, interviewing, writing, and presenting.

Career

Studying for an Anthropology and Irish course from Queen's University Belfast  will assist you in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are increasingly valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions. Through classroom modules, optional placements and your own anthropological fieldwork, you will gain valuable skills in critical thinking, cross-cultural understanding, researching, interviewing, writing, and presenting.

Career pathways typically lead to employment in:

• User Experience

• Consultancy

• Civil Service

• Development, NGO work, International Policy, Public Sector

• Journalism, Human Rights, Conflict Resolution, Community Work

• Arts Administration, Creative Industries, Media, Performance, Heritage, Museums, Tourism

• Market Research

• Public and Private Sector related to: Religious Negotiation, Multiculturalism/Diversity

• Teaching in schools

• Academic Teaching and Research