Programme summary for BSc(Hons) Anthropology
UEL's Anthropology programme is the only one in the UK that links biological and social anthropology. To understand what human cultures are, it is necessary to know how they differ from ape societies, which requires a study of both. The programme enables you to combine a traditional route through social anthropology with modules in biological science, palaeontology and archaeology.
About the programme
UEL’s Anthropology programme is the only one in the UK that links biological and social anthropology. To understand what human cultures are, it is necessary to know how they differ from ape societies, which requires a study of both. The programme enables you to combine a traditional route through social anthropology with modules in biological science, palaeontology and archaeology.
This is a part-time evening programme which gives exemption from two modules in Level 1 of the BSc (Hons) Anthropology degree. You can complete this programme at your own pace, to suit your needs and circumstances.
2-subject degrees
You can combine BSc (Hons) Anthropology with a range of other subjects as part of a 2-subject degree. Popular combinations include Sociology with Anthropology, and Anthropology and History.
The BSc (Hons) Anthropology with Native American Studies is not available in a 2-subject degree.
Programme structure
The three year full-time route is the single honours degree B.Sc.(Hons) Anthropology.
Choice of anthropology modules increases through the degree, and you may specialise for example in either biological or social anthropology. All anthropology students are required to take the field methods and dissertation modules in the final year.
The anthropology programme can be studied as a major or minor subject, or as half a joint degree. The degree can also be studied part-time over a four or five year period.
Career opportunities
Anthropology can open many different types of jobs paths, such as social researcher, museum curator, trainer/teacher, administrator/manager, needs assessor, planner, policy researcher or research analyst.
Support
- While at UEL you will have a personal tutor to advise you about your individual engagement with the degree.
- We train you in a wide variety of retrieval systems to obtain up-to-date information and the latest research findings.
- While in your third year we run a careers day school, to assist you in choosing your professional career, preparing your CV, and accelerating the chances of a successful application.
- UEL provides medical, counselling and financial support and advice to all students.
- A wide range of student societies enriches your degree experience.
Admission
The minimum requirements for entry for Level 1 entry is 240 UCAS tariff points from: A/AS level (Including 2 A2 passes), GNVQ, AVCE, Scottish Highers, International Baccalaureate. European Baccalaureate, BTEC / SCOTEC Diploma, Relevant Access Course or successful completion of the Level 0. Other qualifications, including overseas, may be considered.
Applicants who do not fulfill the admission requirements for Level 1 may be considered for entry into Level 0. Applicants should have 120 UCAS tariff points from GCE A2 or equivalent.
We also welcome applicants from mature students who do not have formal qualifications but may have relevant experience. Students applying to this programme will be expected to demonstrate a specific interest in this area of study and should have a commitment to engaging with the subject. Applicants may be invited for interview.
Overseas Qualifications
The number of overseas qualifications which are accepted for entry are too numerous to list, but you can get advice from the British Council or our admissions unit on 020 8223 2835. You must be able to understand and express yourself in both written and spoken English and some evidence e.g. For level 1 entry a TOEFL score of 550 or an IELTS score of 6.0 (no skill level below 5) and for Level 0 entry an IELTS score of 5.5 (no skill level below 5) would be required.
Key facts
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