BA (Hons) Anthropology

The BA Anthropology course at the University of Plymouth provides comprehensive education and training in human biology, human behavior, and human societies worldwide, from the distant past to the present day. The course content is interdisciplinary and considers the full breadth of human experience.Course Content: Throughout the duration of the course, students will be introduced to a wide range of anthropological topics. These involve intensive studies of major human civilizations, physical anthropology, and the analysis of human societies and cultures. The teaching method combines classroom lectures, tutorials, field trips, and an optional study year abroad.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include The Anthropological Imagination, Being Human: Evolution and Prehistory, Economic and Political Anthropology, Anthropology in Practice, and Ethnography of Ritual, Religion, and the Supernatural.Future Careers: The BA Anthropology course prepares students for a range of future careers in social research, international development, human rights, journalism, social work, diplomacy or public health. The course also offers a solid foundation for further postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.