BSc (Hons) Anthropology at Durham University

Anthropology is the study of humanity. Our BSc in Anthropology is a broad programme with a focus on biological anthropology: the study of human evolution and diversity, both biological and cultural. Our BSc in Anthropology focuses on biological anthropology, the study of human evolution, behaviour and culture.

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 BSc in Anthropology starts with a broad introduction to anthropology in the first year, followed by increasing specialisation in biological and evolutionary anthropology in the second and final years. Our biological anthropology modules span a wide range of topics including the human skeleton, primate conservation, the hominin fossil record, and cognition and culture. Your studies will be complemented bymodules in other areas of the subject, including social, medical and environmental anthropology. Our degrees have a strong emphasis on 'hands-on' experience and many of your modules will 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 Human Evolution and Diversity, People and Cultures, 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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