If studies of the mind and mental health interest you, this socially and culturally focused course may provide a rich alternative to more scientific studies in psychology and psychiatry. Study this course and you will investigate psychological and psychiatric issues from an anthropological perspective, addressing issues at the forefront of debates in social policy, morality, personal identity, and mental health. By considering cases from around the world youll explore how person, consciousness, and experience are shaped through cultural practices and political realities. Examining world ethnography (including the UK), youll learn about selfhood, emotion, personality, and understandings of ‘madness and mental illness in cultural context. Brunel students come from varied professional and academic backgrounds, many taking time out for professional development. If you havent studied anthropology before, youll be offered introductory modules in anthropological theory to help prepare you for the rest of the course.Careers and your futureThrough this course you will acquire analytical and research skills that can be used in a wide range of careers. In particular the course is ideal for enhances professional development in psychology, psychiatry, nursing, social work, education, social policy, charities and development.There is also the opportunity for you to do further research for a PhD in psychiatric focussed anthropology.This course will lead you to opportunities in range of career opportunities in the health sectors, including charities, development, NGOs, and anything requiring cultural expertise.