BA (Hons) Anthropology at University of Winchester

Programme overview

At Winchester we take a broad approach to the discipline of anthropology. Through modules in social anthropology, biological anthropology and archaeology, you will embark on a fascinating exploration of human cultures and behaviours across the past and present. Classes draw on archaeological evidence, the long-term perspective of human evolution, and present-day examples from societies around the world.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September | Location: Winchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Being Human: Introduction to Social Anthropology, Becoming Human: Introduction to Biological Anthropology, Anthropological Questions and Perspectives, The Archaeology of Past Societies and Cultures. Year 2: Theory and Research in Anthropology, Biological and Social Identities, Exploring Art and Visual Culture. Year 3: Extended Independent Study: Dissertation or Work Placement, Migration and Movement in Anthropology, Anthropology, Archaeology and Heritage: Communication and Interpretation

Career pathways

Choosing to study anthropology at the University of Winchester offers you more than fascinating insights into human culture and behaviour; it also builds a strong foundation for diverse and rewarding career paths. Anthropology at Winchester helps you develop critical thinking, intercultural understanding and excellent communication skills, all of which are highly valued by employers across sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BCC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Merit in a T Level In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSE English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If English is not your first language, a formal English language test will most likely be required and you will need to achieve the following: IELTS Academic at 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components (for year 1 entry) We also accept other English language qualifications, such as IELTS Indicator, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and TOEFL iBT. UCAS course code LL60.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee; the fee for later years is set under the University terms and conditions. Applies to UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland students. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,700 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition fee; the fee for later years is set under the University terms and conditions. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/3ac59851-d9db-efcf-6b6e-82b24b36ac53

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