We are one of the largest Anthropology Departments in the UK and one of only a few to span Social Anthropology, Evolutionary Anthropology and Anthropology of Health. Our graduates have the opportunity to explore the full breadth of Anthropology or specialise in one of our sub-disciplinary areas. We are the only UK department to offer a residential field course (UK and international destinations) to all our undergraduate students.
Our undergraduate courses introduce you to the comparative and evolutionary study of humans and draw on a range of social, cultural and biological approaches.
Our taught Masters offer you the opportunity to pursue advanced specialist courses and ‘conversion’ from other degrees. If you’re a PhD applicant, the sheer number of staff here means you are likely to find someone who can supervise and nurture your research interests.
We study all forms of humanity, from our health and well-being to our evolutionary origins, and our extraordinary social and cultural diversity. Our research unites local and global concerns and contemporary worlds.
Congratulations to our Anthropology graduate class of 2020.
We were delighted to host the launch of Dr Michael Crawley's new book 'Out of Thin Air: Running wisdom and magic from above the clouds in Ethiopia', yesterday in the Anthropology Department.
Hear from our students in the Department of Anthropology and follow us on social media.
Durham University
Contact us to find out more about undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities in our Department.
Durham UniversityDawson BuildingSouth RoadDurham, DH1 3LE
Tel: +44 (0) 191 334 1612
Fax: +44 (0) 191 334 1615
