The BA Anthropology at the University of Exeter offers you a unique opportunity to explore the complexities of human societies and cultures, past and present. You will delve into core anthropological concepts such as kinship, ritual, religious beliefs, and ethnicity, understanding how these shape significant global debates. This degree is ideal for intellectually curious students eager to develop a nuanced, critical perspective on the human condition. By engaging with the foundational traditions of anthropological inquiry and contemporary social theory, you will build a robust understanding of this vital discipline.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is structured over three years. Your first year introduces key concepts through compulsory modules like 'Introduction to Social Anthropology' and 'Imagining Social Worlds', alongside optional choices. In your second and third years, you will deepen your knowledge with further compulsory and optional modules, culminating in a significant independent research project or dissertation in your final year. You will graduate with highly transferable skills in critical analysis, research, and communication, preparing you for diverse career paths or postgraduate study in fields ranging from international development to museum curation.