Graduate Attributes

Graduate attributes outline the learning goals of qualifications offered by the School of Social and Cultural Studies.

The Cultural Anthropology Programme prepares our graduates to:

have a specialised understanding of core concepts in Cultural Anthropology and how to to apply them in different cultural and ethnographic contexts;
demonstrate a well-developed critical awareness of the history, ethics, and social justice implications of anthropological research;
exhibit well-developed skills in critically reading and analysing a wide range of texts;
exhibit well-developed skills in critically and creatively communicating complex ideas and arguments in written, oral, and visual formats;
demonstrate critical and creative skills in ethnographic research design, implementation, and analysis;
demonstrate, in the context of Cultural Anthropology, intellectual autonomy, independence of thought, epistemological and ontological generosity, and a capacity to plan and manage their own learning;
work collaboratively, cooperatively, and ethically;
explain the contribution that Cultural Anthropology can make to contemporary issues of global and local concern.

The Sociology and Social Policy Programme prepares our graduates to:

take a critical perspective and use abstract reasoning on existing ideas, institutions, policies, and social processes;
demonstrate an in-depth understanding of individual and group interactions;
demonstrate the ability to conduct research and analyse information and data;
demonstrate strategic planning and project management skills;
exhibit enhanced communication skills;
build relationships across all social groups;
demonstrate a critical and creative approach to apply different methods and concepts to contemporary issues;
demonstrate a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach resulting in a broad and non-sectarian type of thinking;
bring different knowledges to future employers