Anthropology BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Anthropology BA (Hons)
Explore diverse cultures locally and globally to deepen your understanding of the world. Learn by doing – gather refugee stories, study community engagement with sport, and investigate the sea’s role in coastal life, all from our unique location.
100% coursework-based
You will be evaluated entirely through coursework designed to reflect professional anthropological practice – no exams, just meaningful, inclusive assessments that build career-ready skills.
Immersive fieldwork with funded trips
Engage with anthropology first-hand through immersive field trips...
Explore diverse cultures locally and globally to deepen your understanding of the world. Learn by doing – gather refugee stories, study community engagement with sport, and investigate the sea’s role in coastal life, all from our unique location.<br/><br/>100% coursework-based<br/>You will be evaluated entirely through coursework designed to reflect professional anthropological practice – no exams, just meaningful, inclusive assessments that build career-ready skills.<br/><br/>Immersive fieldwork with funded trips<br/>Engage with anthropology first-hand through immersive field trips, including international fieldwork outside the UK where youll apply essential research skills in real-world settings. <br/><br/>Student-led, research-driven curriculum<br/>Learn from leading anthropologists actively publishing cutting-edge research, while shaping your own education by proposing topics – from marine ethnography to crime control – making the curriculum as diverse as your interests.<br/><br/>This course is for you if...<br/>- you are interested in the many ways people live – how we grow, speak, build cultures and leave traces behind<br/><br/><br/>- you are eager to deepen your understanding by actively participating in hands-on research and fieldwork<br/><br/><br/>- you aim to develop strong communication, analytical and critical-thinking abilities that are employers value<br/><br/><br/>- you are looking for the freedom to explore a wide range of career paths. <br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L610
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
from a minimum of 2 A Levels
Scottish Higher
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Any subject is considered.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
104-120 UCAS tariff points. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D
Any subject is considered.
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 UCAS tariff points.
Extended Project
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
A level
104 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels
T Level
M
Any subject is considered.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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