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BSc Anthropology
Durham City
INTAKE: September
Program Overview
The BSc in Anthropology at Durham University offers a comprehensive exploration of human societies, cultures, and behavior through a scientific lens. The program aims to provide students with a robust understanding of human diversity, cultural practices, and societal structures using interdisciplinary approaches.
Curriculum: The BSc Anthropology curriculum at Durham University encompasses various disciplines within anthropology, including social anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, and anthropological theory. Students study topics such as cultural diversity, human evolution, ethnographic methods, and anthropological research techniques.
Research Focus: Durham University emphasizes research within the BSc Anthropology program. Students have opportunities to engage in research projects, fieldwork, or practical studies, allowing them to apply anthropological theories and methodologies.
Industry Engagement: The university promotes industry engagement by facilitating internships, fieldwork experiences, or collaborations with cultural institutions, NGOs, or research organizations. These opportunities enable students to apply anthropological knowledge in real-world settings.
Global Perspective: While focusing on core anthropological principles, the BSc Anthropology program at Durham University integrates a global perspective. Modules explore cultural practices, societies, and human behavior across different geographical regions and cultural contexts, providing students with a global understanding of human diversity.
Location
Durham City
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
£ 22700
Undergraduate Entry Requirements
Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have successfully completed their secondary education with a minimum overall score of 85% or equivalent in their respective country's grading system.
English Language Proficiency:
- IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.
- TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 92, with at least 23 in Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.
- PTE: A minimum overall score of 62 with no individual score below 59.
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
Durham University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to both domestic and international students.
Durham University Scholarships and Bursaries: These are awarded to both undergraduate and postgraduate students based on academic excellence, financial need, or specific criteria such as subject area or country of origin.
Durham International Scholarships: These are awarded to exceptional international students who are pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the university. The scholarship covers a portion of tuition fees and is renewable for the duration of the course.
Government Scholarships: Durham University participates in a number of government scholarship programs, including the Chevening Scholarship and the Commonwealth Scholarship.
College-Specific Scholarships: Some colleges at Durham University offer scholarships and bursaries to their students, such as the Van Mildert College Music Scholarship and the St. Mary's College Travel Grant.
Departmental Scholarships: Some academic departments at Durham University offer scholarships specifically for international students. These scholarships may be discipline-specific or focused on supporting students from specific regions or countries.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships: The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships are prestigious scholarships awarded to exceptional international students across all academic disciplines. These scholarships cover the full tuition fees and provide a generous living allowance for the duration of the program. The selection process is highly competitive and based on academic merit and leadership potential.
Graduates with a BSc in Anthropology from Durham University possess a diverse skill set that enables them to pursue various career paths across sectors that involve research, cultural understanding, social analysis, and communication.
Social Researcher/Analyst: Individuals can work as social researchers or analysts, conducting qualitative research, gathering data, and analyzing social patterns and cultural phenomena for research institutions, think tanks, or governmental agencies.
Cultural Heritage Officer: Graduates can pursue careers as cultural heritage officers, working in museums, cultural institutions, or heritage organizations, preserving and promoting cultural artifacts, traditions, and historical sites.
International Development Consultant: Professionals can work in international development roles, collaborating with NGOs, governmental agencies, or international organizations, addressing global issues, and promoting cultural understanding in diverse communities.
Human Resources/Intercultural Specialist: Graduates can work in human resources or as intercultural specialists, aiding organizations in implementing diversity and inclusion strategies, and providing cross-cultural training to foster workplace harmony.
Journalist/Writer: Individuals can pursue careers in journalism or writing, reporting on cultural issues, global affairs, or travel writing, using anthropological insights to interpret and present cultural narratives.
Community Engagement Coordinator: Professionals can work as community engagement coordinators, facilitating community development initiatives, promoting social cohesion, and addressing cultural diversity issues within local communities.
