BSc (Hons) Psychology and Anthropology at Durham University

Psychology and Anthropology are highly complementary subjects, but are rarely offered together as a joint-honours degree. This BPS-accredited programme allows you to develop a holistic understanding of human thought and behaviour by combining insights from both subjects. This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree explores human minds and behaviour from both anthropological and psychological perspectives.

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

In the first year, Anthropology and Psychology students take introductory modules in both subjects, followed by more specialised modules in the second and final years. Students can choose to specialise in different areas of anthropology that best complement their interests in psychology. The degree includes rigorous training in research skills which are essential for BPS accreditation and highly transferable to many professional contexts. In the final year, you will complete an interdisciplinary dissertation that allows you to explore a topic from complementary perspectives in anthropology and psychology. Compulsory modules include Human Evolution and Diversity, Introduction to Psychological Research, Introduction to Psychology 1 OR Introduction to Psychology 2.

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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