BA (Hons) Anthropology University of Winchester

Program Description

Our Anthropology programme is a fascinating exploration of human societies, looking at present-day western and non-western groups, the biological aspects of humanity, and social development through time as seen in material culture. This three-year course enables you to get to grips with questions commonly posed by anthropologists: How has evolution shaped us? What is culture? Do any universals of human behaviour exist? Thanks to the broad nature of the topic, anthropologists are highly valued by employers in many industries for their cross-cultural communication skills and their ability to analyse human behaviour. As Margaret Mead, the great American anthropologist, once said: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” The course strikes a balance between academic learning and hands-on application. There are several external visits organised as part of the course, taking you to museums, cultural heritage sites and animal sanctuaries. You can also get practical experience working with archaeological materials, including an important collection of human skeletal remains, in our University’s cutting-edge departmental laboratory. Our programme uses a wide range of assessment methods, including creative assessments like posters and websites. You will build experience with anthropological fieldwork techniques through the course, and can take up an optional work placement to apply your learning outside the classroom.

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