Dr. Maia Green

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Biography

Maia Green studied BA Social Anthropology at the London School of Economics, where she also obtained her PhD in 1993. Her doctoral fieldwork was conducted in Ulanga District, Southern Tanzania. In addition to her work at the University of Manchester, she has worked with various development organizations on both long and short term assignments. Her research primarily focuses on the issues of social transformation in East Africa, particularly Tanzania, and relates to international development, the impacts of Christianity, and social practices. She investigates themes such as participatory institutions and the relationship between culture and economic change, particularly how these factors influence development policy and practice in Tanzania. Furthermore, her expertise encompasses poverty, social exclusion, and policy-making, particularly relating to UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Manchester • Manchester

Head of Anthropology Discipline Area, previously taught courses on International Development and Business Anthropology

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.