BA Anthropology at University of Bristol

Our BA Anthropology course offers a unique opportunity to explore the social, material, linguistic and evolutionary aspects of human experience. Our programme provides the key skills and knowledge required to apply anthropological theory and research techniques to address the major contemporary challenges facing humanity. For example, the impacts of climate change, technological innovation and deepening health inequalities.

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

What you will study

In your first year, you will take a series of units introducing you to the fundamental ideas and principles of social, linguistic and evolutionary anthropology. Your second and third years allow greater specialisation in key skills, regional foci and current debates in anthropology. You will develop transferable skills in a broad range of research methods and theoretical frameworks employed by anthropologists seeking to inform policy and practice today.

Career pathways

Our students gain a robust set of transferable skills that are highly valued across various fields. These include a deep understanding of cultural diversity, intellectual adaptability, effective writing and communication abilities, critical thinking, and the capacity for independent data collection and analysis.

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