Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (BSc)
Extra challenge
Would you like to create an extra challenge for yourself? The international bachelor's programme in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology gives you plenty of room to do so.
Study anywhere in the world for a semester
Within the programme in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology you are encouraged to study abroad for a semester or do an internship in a museum, company, NGO or fund-raising organisation in the Netherlands, Africa or Asia. Our study-abroad and internship coordinator will help you make the right choices, give you practical advice and arrange for a staff member to act as your supervisor. Click here for more information on studying abroad.
Choose challenging electives
You can choose from a series of electives offered by the Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology or by other institutes. These allow you to broaden or deepen your study.
Interested in Art? The Academy of Creative and Performing Arts (ACPA) offers electives in visual arts, music or music philosophy. As a student of Leiden University, you can choose electives, compile a minor (30 EC) or a package of art electives of 15 EC.
Bachelor Honours Education
Are you a curious and motivated bachelor’s student? The Honours Academy of Leiden University offers various kinds of extracurricular education, ranging from long-running programmes to short-term courses.
Honours College
Are you interested in an extra challenge alongside your studies? Join the Honours College. You take on a 30 EC programme to broaden and deepen your knowledge and skills, at your own or another faculty. The programme is small-scale and has plenty of options. You meet students from other disciplines and learn to look beyond the borders of your own academic field.
Bachelor Honours Classes
Would you like to step outside your comfort zone? Bachelor Honours Classes (5 EC) are challenging courses that broaden the scope of your regular study, with plenty of room for personal attention. For Honours College students, taking a Bachelor Honours Class is mandatory, but non-honours students are encouraged to apply as well.
LDE Bachelor Honours Programme Sustainability
Do you want to learn more about sustainability? Join the LDE Bachelor Honours Programme Sustainability (15 EC), a one-year interdisciplinary programme accessible to second and third-year bachelor’s students. You will gain relevant knowledge, develop skills and work on current sustainability challenges. This programme is a collaboration between Leiden University, TU Delft and Erasmus University Rotterdam (LDE). Students from all three universities can participate.
Master Honours Classes & Challenges
Some project-based challenges of the Master Honours Classes & Challenges are also available for advanced bachelor's students. You will tackle a specific challenge of a partner organisation in a small interdisciplinary team.