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BSc Anthropology

Brunel University London (Navitas), United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BSc Anthropology program at Brunel University London (Navitas) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of anthropology. Students will learn about the various subfields of anthropology, including cultural anthropology, social anthropology, and biological anthropology, and how they relate to contemporary issues and debates. The program will also cover the methods and techniques used in anthropological research, including ethnography, participant observation, and archaeology. In addition, students will have the opportunity to engage with real-world case studies and projects, applying their knowledge of anthropology to practical problems and issues. By the end of the program, students will be able to analyze complex social and cultural phenomena from an anthropological perspective, and will be well-equipped to pursue further study or careers in fields such as academia, research, and public policy.

Additional Information

The BSc Anthropology program at Brunel University London (Navitas) is designed for students who are interested in exploring the complexities of human culture and society. The program is taught by experienced anthropologists who have a deep understanding of the field and its applications. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including the Brunel University London (Navitas) Anthropology Research Centre, which provides a platform for interdisciplinary research and collaboration. The program is also flexible, allowing students to tailor their coursework to their individual interests and career goals.

Unlocking the Secrets of Human Culture and Society: Why Choose Brunel University London (Navitas) for Your Anthropology Degree

Brunel University London (Navitas) is the perfect place to study anthropology because of its commitment to interdisciplinary research and collaboration. The university's diverse student body and faculty provide a rich learning environment, where students can engage with different perspectives and ideas. Additionally, the university's location in London provides access to a wide range of cultural and social institutions, offering students valuable opportunities for practical learning and application. With its strong reputation for academic excellence and innovative research, Brunel University London (Navitas) is an ideal place to pursue a degree in anthropology.

Why You Should Study This Course

Anthropology offers a unique and powerful means for understanding cultural and social diversity in the modern world. It considers issues which can lead to mind blowing revelations about how individuals and cultures experience life differently.

Anthropology is concerned with contemporary issues such as multiculturalism, identity politics, racism and ethnic nationalism, changing forms of the family, religious conflict, gender, and the political role of culture.

It also addresses perennial questions about human nature, such as: ‘What do we have in common with each other cross-culturally?’ and ‘What makes us different?’.

If you are intrigued by these questions and want to study a discipline that will enrich your everyday life as well as equip you for a great variety of occupations, anthropology is the right course for you.

A special feature of the course at Brunel is the opportunity to do fieldwork placements anywhere in the world according to your anthropological interests.

Fieldwork is excellent preparation for work and a chance to make useful contacts and will help to add greater meaning to academic studies.

Around half of Brunel’s anthropology students carry out a placement or fieldwork abroad, in places as wide ranging as India, Nepal, Australia, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Jamaica.

Recent UK placement destinations include the Royal Anthropological Institute, Campaign for Press and Broadcasting Freedom, Amnesty International and the Department of Health.

Examples of dissertation titles based on fieldwork findings have included work in a Nepalese monastery, a South African women’s refuge, the Police Complaints Authority (on the Stephen Lawrence case), as well as in schools and charities.

Outside of classes, you can look forward to a one of the most cultural diverse campuses in the UK with opportunity to meet people from all over the world.

Additionally, Brunel’s anthropological student society arrange class trips to places like the Pitt Rivers museum in Oxford, and the campus’s London location makes it ideal for exploring places like the British Museum in Central London.

General Eligibility

  • GCE A-level BBB.

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in any subject.

  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma DM in any subject AND an A-Level at grade B.

  • BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D in any subject AND A-Levels grade BC.

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points.

  • Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in the  Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3

  • T levels : Merit overall

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory modules:

  • Introduction to Anthropology: Themes

  • Fieldwork Encounters: Thinking Through Ethnography

  • Introduction to Anthropology: Beliefs and Ways of Thinking

  • Research Methods in Anthropology

  • Anthropology and Contemporary Debates

  • Practising Anthropology 1

2 Year 2

Compulsory modules:

  • Ethnicity, Migration and Identity

  • Kinship, Sex and Gender

  • Political and Economic Issues in Anthropology

  • Practising Anthropology 2

Optional modules:

  • Ethnography of a Selected Region

  • Ethnography of a Selected Region 2

  • Medical Anthropology in Clinical and Community Settings

  • Global Health in Anthropological Perspective

  • Anthropology of Education and Learning

  • Understanding Childhood and Youth

  • Anthropological Perspectives on War and Humanitarianism

  • Critical Perspectives on International Development

3 Year 3

Compulsory:

  • Contemporary Anthropological Theory

  • Social Anthropology Dissertation

Optional:

  • Anthropology of the Person

  • Anthropology of the Body

  • Themes in Psychological and Psychiatric Anthropology

  • Medical Anthropology in Clinical and Community Settings

  • Anthropology of Education and Learning

  • Anthropological Perspectives on War and Humanitarianism

  • Critical Perspectives on International Development

  • Global Health in Anthropological Perspective

  • Understanding Childhood and Youth

  • Ethnography of a Selected Region

  • Ethnography of a Selected Region 2

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS: 6 (min 5.5 in all areas)

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