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Anthropology BSc (Hons) at Brunel University of London

Brunel University of London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Studying anthropology at Brunel gives you the opportunity to do fully funded fieldwork placements anywhere in the world according to your anthropological interests. Anthropology offers a unique and powerful means for understanding cultural and social diversity in the modern world. It considers issues which can lead to mind blowing revelations about how individuals and cultures experience life differently.

Faculty: College of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Social Sciences, Media and Communications  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

And how to explain spirit possession. Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: Contemporary Challenges, Fundamentals of the Social Sciences, Special Subjects A, Special Subjects B; Year 2: Political and Economic Issues in Anthropology, Qualitative Research in Professional Practice, Migration, Citizenship and Identity, Kinship, Sex and Gender; Year 3: Dissertation, Advanced Research Skills for History, To introduce and guide students on the research and writing process for dissertations or Major Final Projects, Contemporary Worlds.

Career pathways

As an anthropology graduate, you'll develop a wide range of skills that are highly valued by employers and needed in today’s world. A deeper understanding of human behaviour and the social and cultural factors that shape people's lives.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBB-BCC (A-level), DDM-DMM (BTEC), 30-28 (IB). A-level standard offer: (contextual offer GCE A level BCC). BTEC National Extended Diploma: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma DDM in any subject. IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points. A minimum of five GCSEs (grade C/4 or above) are required, including GCSE English Language (grade C/4) or GCSE English Literature (grade B/5). English language: IELTS: 6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition per year Source

International applicants: GBP 17,400 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement

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