BA (Hons) Anthropology at Durham University

Anthropology is the study of humanity. Our BA in Anthropology is a broad programme with a focus on social anthropology: the study of human social life and cultural diversity. Our BA in Anthropology focuses on social anthropology, the study of human social life and cultural diversity.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Anthropology  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our BA in Anthropology starts with a broad introduction to anthropology in the first year, followed by increasing specialisation in social anthropology in the second and final years. Our modules span a wide range of topics including kinship, religion, politics and economics. Your studies will be complemented by modules in other areas of the subject, including biological, medical and environmental anthropology. Our degrees have a strong emphasis on 'hands-on' experience and many of our modules incorporate practical elements. We offer a residential field school at a selection of European destinations, or a virtual field site. You will finish your degree by designing and carrying out your own anthropological research project for your dissertation. Compulsory modules include 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.

Career pathways

Anthropology is a broad subject, and as a result there is no 'typical' anthropology graduate. Our anthropology graduates can be prepared for a wide range of careers.

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