History with Anthropology

**This programme offers an exciting and complementary combination of two humanities disciplines which promote the understanding of human life, culture, and society in the past and present.**<br/><br/>BA History with Anthropology is jointly delivered by the Departments of History and Anthropology. The programme is interdisciplinary and stimulating, and enables explorations and analyses of contemporary social, cultural and anthropological issues with a view to historically contextualising those issues. We focus on the relevance and importance of historical understanding for comprehending and analysing the complex present-day world that surrounds us, contributing towards equality, diversity and social justice.<br/><br/>**Why study BA History with Anthropology**<br/>- The study, analysis, and understanding of the past is as important today as it has ever been.<br/><br/><br/>- History continues to make vital contributions to how we comprehend and interact with the world around us.<br/><br/><br/>- This degree is a relevant, dynamic, fascinating and important field of study which, at Goldsmiths, is approached in creative, innovative and exciting ways.<br/><br/><br/>- Exploring contemporary societal and cultural issues continues to make valuable insights into the complex and global world we live in.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll learn about topics from basic anthropological concepts, such as kinship, ritual, world systems, and development, to investigating anthropology in relation to history, politics, religion, philosophy and psychology.<br/><br/><br/>- Youll learn from leading academic experts. Thats why weve been rated top 10 in the UK for anthropology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.<br/>