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Bournemouth

Anthropology at Bournemouth covers everything from conflict resolution in Kosovo, through to studying the big questions of human evolution. We emphasise hands-on learning of practical, applied skills in anthropology which will give you a firm foundation for a wide range of careers, from international and community development, teaching and the civil service; lab work, forensic and law enforcement – and indeed, any career where employers value a range of skills from across the humanities, social and physical sciences alongside some serious people skills!

Social Anthropology	✔️
Biological Anthropology	✔️
Material Culture/Archaeology	✔️
Entry Requirements	104-120 UCAS Points, either min. 2 A-levels, 2 HL Certificates, BTEC Ex Diploma DMM, IB 29-31
Preferred Subjects	No preferences
Single Honours?	BSc Anthropology
Joint Honours?	BA (Hons) Sociology and Social Anthropology; BA (Hons) Archaeology and Anthropology
Part-time option?	Yes
Contact	fcoward@bournemouth.ac.uk

Winchester

University of Winchester

Anthropology at the University of Winchester takes a broad approach to the study of humanity, with modules in biological anthropology, social anthropology, and archaeology/material culture studies throughout the degree course. We offer a BA (Hons) Anthropology and a BA (Hons) Anthropology and Archaeology – the latter incorporates hands-on excavation experience. We also offer opportunities for study abroad and work placements, as well as a variety of optional modules that allow you to tailor the degree to your interests.

Social Anthropology	✔️
Biological Anthropology	✔️
Material Culture/Archaeology	✔️
Entry Requirements	104-120 UCAS Points, IB minimum of 2 * HL at 4
Preferred Subjects	No preferences
Single Honours?	BA (Hons) Anthropology BA (Hons) Anthropology and Archaeology
Joint Honours?
Part-time option?	Yes
Contact	lisa.bernasek@winchester.ac.uk heidi.dawson-hobbis@winchester.ac.uk

Sussex

University of Sussex

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Anthropology at the University of Sussex has been at the forefront of the subject for over 50 years, with an international reputation for engaging with real-life issues. It has become known for its expertise in the anthropology of politics and activism; environmental and economic sustainability; morality, ethics, rights and justice; and science and reproductive health. Studying anthropology at Sussex will make you part of a vibrant academic community concerned with making a difference in people’s lives.

Social Anthropology	✔️
Biological Anthropology
Material Culture/Archaeology
Entry Requirements	AAB-ABB/IB 34
Preferred Subjects	Prefer at least one essay-based subject
Single Honours?	BA Anthropology
Joint Honours?	BA Anthropology with History, Geography, Cultural Studies, International Development, International Relations, Modern Language (French, Italian or Spanish)
Part-time option?	No
Contact	e.killick@sussex.ac.uk

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Reading

University of Reading

Explore humanity from its earliest origins to the cultures and societies of today with our BA Archaeology and Anthropology degree. Our joint honours course combines archaeology’s examination of material evidence from our past and present with anthropology’s focus on human development and contemporary cultures and societies. Studying these two disciplines together will allow you to understand more fully what it means to be human.

Social Anthropology	✔️
Biological Anthropology	✔️
Material Culture/Archaeology	✔️
Entry Requirements	BBB/IB 30
Preferred Subjects	No preferences
Single Honours?
Joint Honours?	BA Archaeology and Anthropology
Part-time option?	No
Contact	a.m.cant@reading.ac.uk

Oxford

University of Oxford

We offer two undergraduate degrees.

The Institute of Human Sciences, part of the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, delivers the Human Sciences BA degree. The degree considers humans as a biological, social and cultural species. Taught by specialists from biological, social, medical and environmental sciences departments of the University, the degree offers an exciting interdisciplinary perspective on humanity.

The Archaeology and Anthropology BA is delivered in conjunction with the School of Archaeology and is administered through that School. The degree draws on well over a century of experience in teaching and research, outstanding museum and library resources and the cumulative knowledge of literally dozens of academics, Oxford’s Arch & Anth course offers a comprehensive guide to the richness and diversity of human cultural experience throughout space and time.

To find out more about the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography visit their website here: www.anthro.ox.ac.uk

Social Anthropology	✔️
Biological Anthropology	✔️
Material Culture/Archaeology	✔️
Entry Requirements	AAA/ IB 38
Preferred Subjects?	No preferences for the BA ArchAnth, but for BA Human Sciences we require Maths and Biology A-levels
Single Honours?
Joint Honours?	BA Archaeology and Anthropology
Part-time option?	No
Contact	ugsupport@arch.ox.ac.uk

Manchester

University of Manchester

The Social Anthropology department at the University of Manchester is one of the largest in Britain and has an outstanding reputation for teaching and research. Our strength is based upon the diversity of specific regional and theoretical interests of individual members of staff. You’ll be learning and working with experts in their fields who share key research strength in areas such as poverty, race, inequality, science and genetics, the state and international development, kinship, knowledge and skills and materiality.

Social Anthropology	✔️
Biological Anthropology
Material Culture/Archaeology	✔️
Entry Requirements	ABB/IB 34
Preferred Subjects	No preferred subjects; many of our students come with a mixture of humanities and natural or social science subjects. Commitment to studying Anthropology is more important than any specific A-level combination.
Single Honours?	BSocSc in Social Anthropology (3 years or 4 years with study year abroad)
Joint Honours?	BSocSc Social Anthropology and Politics, BSocSc Social Anthropology and Philosophy, BSocSc Social Anthropology and Sociology, BSocSc Social Anthropology and Quantitative Methods, BSocSc Social Anthropology and Criminology, BA Anthropology and Comparative Religion, BA Social Anthropology and Linguistics, BA Archaeology and Anthropology
Part-time option?	No
Contact	chika.watanabe@manchester.ac.uk

Kent

University of Kent

We offer a BSc in Anthropology with the opportunity to specialise in either biological or social anthropology, or a combination of both.

You study how we evolved, why we live in different sorts of societies, and how we interact with both one another and the environment. You develop insight into social and cultural difference and an understanding of the history, behaviour, and evolution of our species – gaining a global perspective of humanity in all its marvellous diversity, which will enrich your life and prepare you to engage with the challenges of our complex and changing planet.

Social Anthropology	✔️
Biological Anthropology	✔️
Material Culture/Archaeology	✔️
Entry Requirements	ABB (reduction of at least 2 grades contextually)/ IB 34 or 15 HL
Preferred Subjects	Commitment to studying Anthropology is more important than any specific A-level combination
Single Honours?	BSc Anthropology, BSc Anthropology with a Year Abroad, BSc Anthropology with a Year in Professional Practice
Joint Honours?	BA Cultural Studies and Social Anthropology, LLB Law and Social Anthropology, and BA Sociology and Social Anthropology
Part-time option?	Yes
Contact	hssadmissions@kent.ac.uk

Exeter

University of Exeter

Nestled in the heart of Devon, anthropology at the University of Exeter offers a supportive, interdisciplinary environment. With a special focus on science and technology Studies, food studies, wellbeing, and human-animal interaction, our teaching emphasizes hands-on learning in the community and beyond through fieldtrips, practical research projects, study abroad and work placements.

Social Anthropology	✔️
Biological Anthropology
Material Culture/Archaeology	✔️
Entry Requirements	AAB/IB 34
Preferred Subjects	No preferences
Single Honours?	BA Anthropology
Joint Honours?	BA Archaeology and Anthropology BA Sociology and Anthropology Further flexibility is offered by enrolling anthropology as a part of Flexible Combined Honours.
Part-time option?	No
Contact	g.hughes3@exeter.ac.uk

Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

Social Anthropology is the comparative study of human behaviour and ideas in their social contexts. Societies around the world vary enormously in their social, cultural, religious, and political forms, and the study of these variations lies at the heart of Social Anthropology.

We are amongst the largest departments in the UK and our research interests are correspondingly diverse. Our teaching is research-led and we are committed to taking our students along with us on our critical journeys through the comparative study of culture and society.

Choose to study Social Anthropology at Edinburgh and it could change the way you think about the world.

Find out more: https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/degrees/index.php?action=subject&code=21

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Social Anthropology	✔️
Biological Anthropology
Material Culture/Archaeology	✔️
Entry Requirements	ABB/ IB 34/655 HL
Preferred Subjects	No specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
Single Honours?	MA Social Anthropology
Joint Honours?	MA Social Anthropology and Politics MA Social Anthropology and Social Policy MA Social Anthropology with Development MA Arabic and Social Anthropology MA Archaeology and Social Anthropology MA Geography and Social Anthropology MA Law and Social Anthropology MA Linguistics and Social Anthropology MA Persian and Social Anthropology MA Sociology and Social Anthropology
Part-time option?	No
Contact	futurestudents@ed.ac.uk

Birmingham

University of Birmingham

The Department of African Studies and Anthropology is the only one of its kind in the world and is ranked third in the UK (The Guardian). Benefit from more than 50 years’ experience of teaching and research, including particular strengths in social and cultural anthropology. Your study will include theories from anthropologists working all over the world, the interplay with other academic disciplines, and developmental and humanitarian concerns.

Social Anthropology	✔️
Biological Anthropology
Material Culture/Archaeology	✔️
Entry Requirements	ABB to BBB/For ABB, IB 32/HL 6, 5, 5 and for BBB, IB 32/HL 5, 5, 5
Preferred Subjects	For the LV64 Anthropology and History Joint Honours programme, an A grade in A level History is required. There are no preferred subjects for other Anthropology undergraduate programmes
Single Honours?	BA Archaeology and Anthropology
Joint Honours?	BA Anthropology and African Studies LT65, BA Anthropology and Classical Literature and Civilisation LQ68, BA Anthropology and History LV61, BA Anthropology and Political Science LL62
Part-time option?	No
Contact	m.dinunzio@bham.ac.uk