BA Social Anthropology

The BA Social Anthropology undergraduate course at the University of Birmingham provides an exploration into the diverse ways in which humans live and understand the world around them, both in the present and the past. This course challenges students to question established norms and assumptions, using anthropology to reflect on their own perspective.Course Content: The coursework covers a range of anthropology topics, including religion, kinship, gender, art, ritual, material culture, time, memory and the senses, in diverse cultural contexts. Students will learn to apply anthropological theories to these topics, as well as developing their own anthropological research project.Key Modules: Some of the key modules covered as part of the degree are 'Anthropology in Depth', 'Anthropology of Religion', 'Ethnographic Encounters', 'Kinship: Structure and Process', 'The Anthropology of Art and Material Culture', 'Anthropological Concepts and Methods', and 'Anthropological Theory'.Accreditations: There is no specific accreditation mentioned for this course on the university website.Future Careers: The rich and critical skills developed during this programme could pave the way for careers in diverse fields including international development, public health, museum and heritage management, marketing, human resources, social work, community development, and more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.