BSc (Hons) Anthropology

Bournemouth University

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Program Overview

Why study BSc (Hons) Anthropology at BU?

Anthropology is the study of humans: what unites us as a species, and how and why individuals and groups vary both biologically and culturally across space and time
With comprehensive study of the dual biological/social nature of humans and human societies, past and present - gain an understanding of human biological and cultural diversity
Undertake hands-on practical and laboratory work, all delivered by leading academics with 92% of students studying Anthropology agreeing that staff made the subject interesting
Anthropological theory and fieldwork, cultural ecology, human-environment interaction, human evolution, and material culture and technology are all key areas of study

Course Content
Modules
- Cultural Ecology
- Independent Research Project
- Anthropology of International Intervention
- Seekers, Believers & Iconoclasts - Sociology of Thought:
- Animals & Societ
- Food, Culture & Travel
- Primate Behavioural Ecology
Entry Requirement
- This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example A-levels A*CC, ABC, BBB or BCC, BTECs DDM or DMM. You can use the UCAS calculator to see how your qualifications equate to UCAS tariff points.
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in either reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components, or equivalent.
Fees & Scholarships
International Fees Per Year

£17,595
Career Prospect
You will have varied career options when you graduate. Our degree covers social and biological anthropology, which means you can work in various disciplines once you graduate, including archaeology, forensic science, cultural ecology, human environment interaction and human evolution to name just a few.

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

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