BA Anthropology & Philosophy

The Anthropology & Philosophy BA at Queen's University Belfast is a 3-year full-time undergraduate course that explores a wide range of philosophical issues in their anthropological context. The students get the opportunity to study modules across both disciplines and understand how they interact.Course Content: The programme provides a comprehensive understanding of human culture and society. It allows students to explore key philosophical debates around reality, morals, and the mind. The course also emphasizes on profound philosophical issues like reality, morality, the origin and nature of knowledge, the nature of the mind, freedom, and identity.Key Modules: The major modules include Ethnography: Themes & Issues, Philosophy and the Good Life, Issues in Contemporary Social Anthropology, and the Anthropology of Ireland. In the final year, students also undertake a research project on a topic of their choice.Future Careers: The programme prepares students for a wide range of careers in sectors such as community development, human rights and social justice organisations, public sector roles, research, policy development, and teaching. Graduates could also be eligible for further post-graduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.