Department of Anthropology | BA Anthropology and Sociology (with Placement Year)

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# 29QS Subject Rankings

48 monthsProgram duration

YesScholarships

AnthropologyMain Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Anthropology

Degree

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

BSc Anthropology & Sociology (with Placement Year) at Durham University

socialsciences.placements@durham.ac.uk

Have you ever wondered how society shapes the way we live? With the Joint Honours BA degree in Anthropology & Sociology you'll develop an...
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BSc Anthropology & Sociology (with Placement Year) at Durham University

socialsciences.placements@durham.ac.uk

Have you ever wondered how society shapes the way we live? With the Joint Honours BA degree in Anthropology & Sociology you'll develop an understanding of humans as social and cultural beings.

Anthropology and Sociology are naturally complementary fields of study due to their common emphasis on understanding humans as part of wider cultural and social groups.

This degree combines modules from the BA Anthropology and BA Sociology degrees providing a comprehensive understanding of humans as social and cultural beings.

Based around a central core of theory and methods, the degree is highly flexible, allowing you to choose subjects across both disciplines. The course emphasises the application of theory and concepts to real-world cases. You will carry out a supervised research project and you can choose to take a placement with a local community organisation and make use of your knowledge in an applied setting.

In the first year of your degree, you will receive a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of Anthropology and Sociology in the broadest sense.

The second year will develop your understanding of key issues in anthropological and sociological theory and research. At this stage you can also apply to add a placement year or a year abroad to your degree, increasing the course from three years to four.

In your final year, you will design and carry out your own dissertation project in Anthropology or Sociology.

With a degree in Anthropology, you will be equipped with a diverse and practical knowledge base, including highly transferable skills in research and communication. Employers worldwide value this skill set, particularly where creativity, curiosity and the ability to understand human diversity are at a premium.

Our graduates apply their knowledge directly in fields as diverse as health, community work, conservation, education, international development, culture, and heritage. Many progress into careers that require a broad understanding of human society and behaviour as well as the interpersonal, organisational, problem solving and independent thinking skills that come with the discipline. Such careers include advertising, publishing, journalism, teaching, human resource management, law, consultancy and marketing.

A significant number of graduates progress onto higher level study with many pursuing further research in Anthropology or other fields.

The combination of sociological knowledge and transferable skills gained during your studies will prepare you for a career in many different sectors. From interpreting and evaluating information to analysing situations and constructing a persuasive argument, these skills are highly valued by employers and will give you a competitive edge.

Sociology graduates work in a wide range of settings all over the world, including health and welfare, local and central government and the Civil Service, education, the police, social research, the media and non-profit organisations. Many recent graduates from the Department have progressed to careers with high-profile employers including M&S, Mencap, Accenture and Unilever. Others have moved on to postgraduate study and academic research.

As well as building detailed subject-specific knowledge of criminological issues, our courses are designed to develop transferable skills that are valuable for both personal and professional development including, how to assemble and evaluate evidence, how to turn evidence into an effective argument, how to design a research project and analyse data.

Our graduates work in a wide range of employment settings worldwide, including the criminal justice system, the Civil Service, local and national government, banking, academic research and law (through graduate conversion programmes).

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Program overview

Main Subject

Anthropology

Degree

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

BSc Anthropology & Sociology (with Placement Year) at Durham University

socialsciences.placements@durham.ac.uk

Have you ever wondered how society shapes the way we live? With the Joint Honours BA degree in Anthropology & Sociology you'll develop an...
Read more

BSc Anthropology & Sociology (with Placement Year) at Durham University

socialsciences.placements@durham.ac.uk

Have you ever wondered how society shapes the way we live? With the Joint Honours BA degree in Anthropology & Sociology you'll develop an understanding of humans as social and cultural beings.

Anthropology and Sociology are naturally complementary fields of study due to their common emphasis on understanding humans as part of wider cultural and social groups.

This degree combines modules from the BA Anthropology and BA Sociology degrees providing a comprehensive understanding of humans as social and cultural beings.

In the first year of your degree, you will receive a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of Anthropology and Sociology in the broadest sense.

In your final year, you will design and carry out your own dissertation project in Anthropology or Sociology.

A significant number of graduates progress onto higher level study with many pursuing further research in Anthropology or other fields.

Durham University: Inspiring the Extraordinary

We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world.

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other!

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Admission Requirements

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep-2024

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

9,250 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

Other Expenses

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QS subject rankings

2016
#35
2017
#35
2018
#29
2019
#24
2020
#25
2021
#32
2022
#29
2023
#23
2024
#28
2025
#29

Ranking criteria

Overall

85.3

Academic Reputation

85.4

Citations per Paper

90.6

Employer Reputation

72.7

H-index Citations

91.9

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Department of Anthropology | BA Anthropology and Sociology (with Placement Year)

# 29QS Subject Rankings

48 monthsProgram duration

YesScholarships

AnthropologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

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Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission Requirements

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Tuition Fee and Scholarships

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