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BA Anthropology (L602)
In the BA Anthropology single honours degree programme, we offer a range of modules which will engage you with the fascinating discipline of anthropology.
Our BA Anthropology degree focuses on social anthropology in the context of a broad approach to the subject, including elements of biological anthropology as well as interdisciplinary perspectives on health.
Studying social anthropology allows you to investigate pressing questions about humanity, including how communities are responding to current challenges such as economic crises and climate change.
Social anthropology is an extremely broad subject overlapping with many others including sociology, politics, history, economics and social geography. An anthropology degree equips you with many transferable skills including designing research projects, handling data ethically and communicating sensitively across language and cultural barriers.
You can also apply to add a placement year or a year abroad to your degree, increasing the course from three years to four and expanding your experience to complement your anthropological training.
Course Structure
The following information provides a list of core modules for each year of study and is indicative of the range of subjects covered by the course. Further detail can be found on the Apply for BA Anthropology page:
Year One
- People and Cultures
- Human Evolution and Diversity
- Being Human: An Introduction to the History and Practice of Anthropology
- Doing Anthropological Research
- Health, Illness and Society
- Plus optional modules provided by other academic departments
Year Two
- Anthropological Research Methods in Action
- Research Project Design
- Biology, Culture & Society
- Markets and Exchange
- Relations and Belonging
- Ritual, Religion and Belief
- Power and Inequality
- Plus a choice of optional modules covering subjects as diverse as Health, Inequality, Culture, Primate Society, Evolution and more.
Year Three
- Dissertation
- Anthropology Field Course
- Plus a choice of optional modules
Additional pathways include the possibility to complete a year abroad or a placement during year two and extending your studies to a fourth year.
Find out more and apply
See more about the course structure, learning, assessment and entry requirements for BA Anthropology.
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Widening Participation
Going to university is a major decision, and we are dedicated to supporting applicants from minority backgrounds, or who are among the first in their family to go to university.
International Students
Durham is a truly world-class university with a long history of welcoming students and academics from all over the globe. We are one of the best in the world for Anthropology.
Student Life
It's not all about studying. Our students tell it like it is alongside information about student support and our active student-led Anthropology Society (AnthSoc). Join us here at Durham for an amazing experience.
Anthropology FAQs
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Get in touch
Contact us to find out more about undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities in our Department.
Department of Anthropology
Durham University
Dawson Building
South Road
Durham, DH1 3LE
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