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Social Anthropology BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

An undergraduate BA Social Anthropology degree at the University of Birmingham will enable you to understand and analyse the contemporary world in all its variety. Explore alternative perspectives on today鈥檚 major topics and learn to question established norms and assumptions. Through cross-cultural comparison and in-depth study of particular societies and communities you will broaden your views on topics such as migration, marginality, religious coexistence and gender and sexuality. Our degree will equip you with a grounding in social and cultural theory and provide opportunities for you to put your knowledge into practice through your own research projects. This practical focus begins from the first year, when you will have the opportunity to apply an anthropological lens to the dynamic city of Birmingham, the UK's most ethnically-diverse city. In the second year of the course, you will undertake more systematic and applied research methods training, leading up to an individual dissertation project in your final year.


Why study this course?


You will get taught by a team of world-renowned academics

- Our teaching staff are committed to long term, on the ground, research on matters of global importance. 100% of research published by academic staff in the Department was recently rated "world leading" or "internationally excellent" (Area Studies, Research Excellence Framework 2021).


Take your knowledge abroad

- All Social Anthropology students are eligible for the University's Study Abroad scheme, which turns their degree into a four-year course. In recent years, students from our Department have studied in Australia, Austria, Jamaica, Malaysia, Thailand and the USA.


A head start in the graduate market

- Alongside practical research experience, you will gain critical and transferable skills that open up a broad range of career opportunities. You can also take advantage of our鈥痺ork-based placements鈥痑nd employability focused modules available to all our students.


A supportive environment

- You will receive personalised support on coursework and feedback. The relatively small size of the department means that you will get to know your academics on a personal level.


A rich and vibrant student community

- Enjoy access to a student experience team who co-ordinate performances, talks, trips, podcasts, quizzes and celebrations. In recent years, for example, our first years have enjoyed a Sudanese food evening and second and third years have gone on trips to the Liverpool Slavery Museum, the V&A in London, and the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford.


Top 15 for Anthropology in the Complete University 大象传媒 2025


Top 25 Anthropology and Archaeology in the Guardian League Table 2024

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
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拢 22,860per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Anthropology

    8th out of 24 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 196
    147 75%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.28 82%

    4th

    18

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