BA Anthropology

The Anthropology BA (Honours) program at the University of Aberdeen delves into the study of humans and societies throughout history and in the present day. The course lays the foundation for understanding the complexities of human behaviour, relationships, and cultural beliefs. Course Content: The program introduces students to key theoretical concepts, as well as various anthropological tools and techniques in all three areas of Anthropology - Social Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, and Archaeological Anthropology. The curriculum emphasizes all crucial aspects of human experience, including culture and society, the human body, language, law, politics, religion, art, the environment, health, and disease.Key Modules: The course consists of a wide range of modules, including the Anthropology of the North, Human Animal, Anthropology of Art and Visual Culture, and Ethnography: Theory and Practice. Moreover, students will also study Emotion, Culture and Society, Museums and the Making of Knowledge, Anthropology of Religion, and Anthropology of the Body among others.Future Careers: Successful completion of the degree can lead to various career paths. Graduates often choose professions in local and international development, environmental protection, conservation, education, health and welfare. Others pursue postgraduate research in anthropology or a related field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.