Anthropology BSc

Our BSc Anthropology degree focuses on biological anthropology in the context of a broad approach to the subject, including elements of social anthropology as well as interdisciplinary perspectives on health.

Studying biological anthropology allows you to investigate the most fundamental questions about humanity, from our evolutionary origins to our present day behavioural and cultural diversity.

Biological anthropology is a broad subject that overlaps with many others including archaeology, biosciences and psychology. Our BSc Anthropology students come from a wide range of academic backgrounds - you do not need to have studied A Level biology or equivalent.

You can also apply to add a placement year or a year abroad to your degree, increasing the course from three years to four and expanding your experience to complement your anthropological training.

In the first year, we will provide a fundamental grounding in anthropology including introductory modules in biological anthropology, social anthropology and the anthropology of health.

In the second year, you will begin to specialise in biological anthropology while choosing optional modules from other areas including social, medical and environmental anthropology. You will also gain 'hands-on' experience of conducting research through a series of local field trips and activities.

In your final year, you will design and carry out your own piece of anthropological research for your dissertation and take part in our residential Field Course module, an intensive 7-day experience at one of several European destinations, or online as part of our Virtual Field Course.