
Social Anthropology and African Studies BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Social Anthropology and African Studies BA (Hons)
Learn about how people live in diverse cultures around the world and deepen your understanding of African societies through history, politics and cultural studies.
Explore the complexity and diversity of lived experiences on the African continent and beyond, and challenge assumptions about societys past, present, and future.
Why study this course?
• Dive into the diversity of African societies, exploring their histories and stories alongside contemporary cultures. Learn how the study of Africa provides us with different perspectives a...
Learn about how people live in diverse cultures around the world and deepen your understanding of African societies through history, politics and cultural studies.<br/><br/>Explore the complexity and diversity of lived experiences on the African continent and beyond, and challenge assumptions about societys past, present, and future.<br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Dive into the diversity of African societies, exploring their histories and stories alongside contemporary cultures. Learn how the study of Africa provides us with different perspectives and enhances our understanding of politics, history and culture.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain critical and transferable skills that open up a broad range of career opportunities through our work-based placements and employability-focused modules.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Take on opportunities to do research of your own, observing and analysing the societies and issues around you through the lens of anthropology.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Benefit from more than 60 years’ experience of teaching and research in African studies.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Travel and study abroad, choosing from over 300 destinations worldwide, including a range of exciting options across the African continent.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Access an exceptional range of learning resources including environmental and material culture collections including the African collection and the Cadbury Research Library. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Top 10 for Anthropology in the Complete University Guide 2025</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LT65
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
5,5,5 in Higher Level subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM plus B at A-level. BTEC Diploma: DM, plus B at A-level. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus BB at A-level.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
A level
B,B,B
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |