Anthropology (BA Hons - Single)

Overview

This course is unique in its applied focus which links social anthropological theory to a range of professional areas. The course explores the work of social anthropologists in human rights, international and national community development, health, tourism, environmentalism, politics and business. Students will develop their ethnographic research skills throughout the degree and have opportunities to conduct research in a number of international settings including South Asia and East and West Africa. Students will also be encouraged to pursue work experience in the UK and abroad through the International Centre for Community Development - www.londonmet.ac.uk/iccd

Faculty of Social and Humanities

www.londonmet.ac.uk/depts/fass/

Course contents

Course structure

Three levels, each of 120 credits.

Level 1 topics include:

• Introduction to Social Anthropology
• Cultures and Magic
• Anthropological Imagination
• Crisis and Conflict

Level 2 topics include:

• Understanding Applied Anthropology
• Racism
• Food and Power
• Doing Ethnography

Level 3 topics include:

• Cultures, Beliefs and Globalisation
• Gender, Anthropology and Development
• Body and Health
• The Anthropology Project

Assessment

You are assessed via essays, individual and group research projects, exams and a final dissertation.

Careers

Career opportunities

Anthropologists are increasingly in demand within a wide range of settings, including international development agencies, national governments, community organisations, research and policy institutes, businesses and political parties. For more details go to the careers page of the Royal Anthropological Institute.

Student profiles

What our students say

'The applied focus of the course is what drew me here. The opportunities for students through the International Centre for Community Development are exciting. I will be going to Rwanda this summer to work on a project examining the empowerment of girls.' - Jill Hayman

'Studying anthropology here has given me many opportunities to promote the political cause and plight of my people the Kachin of Burma.' - Gumring Hkanagda

'I became a published author by the third year of my anthropology degree, read my chapter in Women Violence and Tradition (2011, edited by Bradley, T, Zed Press)' - Isha Abdulkadir

Applying and entry

Sept full-time: apply through UCAS
Sept part-time, Feb 2013 full/part-time: apply direct to the University - contact Admissions for an application form.

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have at least 300 points, including two or more A-levels., a Level 3 Advanced Diploma ( or equivalent) English Language GCSE at grade C or above (or equivalent) is also required. These requirements may be varied in individual cases. Applications are welcome from mature students who have passed appropriate Access or other preparatory courses or have appropriate work experience.

Further information

Please contact the Admissions Office:
Tel: +44(0)20 7133 4200
Fax: +44(0)20 7133 2677
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk
or for further academic questions, contact socialscience@londonmet.ac.uk