BSc Anthropology

The Anthropology BSc course at Brunel University London is a comprehensive program that provides in-depth understanding about human nature, culture, biology and evolution, focusing on humanity’s past and present, social relationships and cultural norms. This course stands out, being taught by world-class anthropologists and receiving high student satisfaction scores.Course Content: The course delivers a unique combination of social, biological, and cultural anthropology that will expose students to broad perspectives of human experiences. Students will enter the world of various cultures, explore human evolution and biological differences, and sharp critical thinking skills through the analysis of contemporary social issues.Key Modules: The key modules of this course vary according to the study level. In the first year learners explore Cultural Anthropology, Biological Anthropology and Archaeology, followed by Ethnography of a selected region, Medical Anthropology and Primate and Human Evolution in the second year. In their final year, students will study Complex societies: The Archaeology of Early States and then choose from optional modules which include Forensic Anthropology and Anthropology of Childhood and Youth.Accreditations: The course is approved by The Royal Anthropological Institute (RAI), the world's oldest anthropological association, allowing graduates to apply for the ‘Fellow’ status after their degree, a professional recognition of their achievements in anthropology.Future Careers: Graduates of the Anthropology BSc are trained for a wide range of occupations in both public and private sectors because of their global, anthropological insights into human behaviour, skills in critical thinking, and training in making sound judgments. These include careers in media, advertising, social services, non-governmental organisations, international development, education and health sector, as well as further academic research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.