Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of people and analyses what it means to be human in a wide range of contexts and places: from the study of material culture to popular culture, public health policies and the world’s religions. If you are interested in understanding how humans live and work together, along with the physical and cultural changes across borders, then our Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology) is perfect for you.

Anthropology can be used to address some of society’s most compelling questions on war, gender, discrimination, racism and other divisions of power. Studying anthropology with us goes beyond the traditional idea of studying remote societies and cultures to look at the social and cultural experiences of our own lives. The degree will provide you the opportunity to delve deeper into the questions you ask about the world, and provide you with the academic skills needed to make a difference.

Program structure

COMBINATION 1

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4

Plus 2 x 8-unit Major16

Plus 1 x 4-unit Minor4

Or 4 x Electives

Total24

COMBINATION 2

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4

Plus 1 x 8-unit Major8

Plus 1 x 12-unit Interdisciplinary Major12

Total24

COMBINATION 3

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4

Plus 1 x 8-unit Major8

Plus 3 x 4-unit Minors12

Or Another grouping of Minors and Electives

Total24

Course codeCourse name

Core courses:

EDC2200Indigenous Perspectives

HMT1000History of Western Ideas

HMT2000Ethical Issues and Human Rights

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

Anthropology Major:Select eight courses from the following:

ANT1000World Archaeology: An Introduction

ANT1001Introductory Anthropology

ANT2002Anthropology of Illness and Health

ANT2004Anthropology of Power and Conflict

ANT2005Anthropology of Religion and Belief: Practices, Contexts and Diversity

ANT2007Ethnographic Methods: Making Anthropology

ANT3000Archaeology of Indigenous Australia

ANT3001Anthropology of Order: Making Sense

ANT3006Indigenous Peoples in the Nation State

Entry requirements

•  Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2014 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.