
Social Anthropology BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Social Anthropology BA (Hons)
Learn from the lived experiences of communities worldwide and play a role in redefining how we understand and shape the world around us.
Question assumptions and embrace diverse ways of understanding contemporary issues such as gender, migration, inequality, religion, the law, popular culture, and politics.
Why study this course?
• Learn directly from practitioners of anthropology and researchers who are deeply engaged with communities across the globe, gaining real-world insights and hands-on experience.
• Carry ou...
Learn from the lived experiences of communities worldwide and play a role in redefining how we understand and shape the world around us.<br/><br/>Question assumptions and embrace diverse ways of understanding contemporary issues such as gender, migration, inequality, religion, the law, popular culture, and politics.<br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Learn directly from practitioners of anthropology and researchers who are deeply engaged with communities across the globe, gaining real-world insights and hands-on experience.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Carry out your own research, observing and analysing the societies and issues around you through the lens of anthropology.<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/>• Travel and study abroad, choosing from over 300 destinations worldwide including Jamaica, Malaysia, the United States and Australia.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Top 10 in the UK 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
L600
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. BTEC Diploma: DD, plus B at A-level. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB 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
A,A,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 |