Anthropology BSc (Hons)
Brunel University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Anthropology BSc (Hons) and other courses in sociology, social policy and anthropology at Brunel University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in sociology, social policy and anthropology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All sociology, social policy and anthropology courses of Brunel University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in sociology, social policy and anthropology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of sociology, social policy and anthropology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23500 | £21000 | £26000 |
25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £28000 | £16000 - £25500 | £20500 - £32000 |
All sociology, social policy and anthropology courses of Brunel University
Salary of all UK Graduates of sociology, social policy and anthropology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £22450 | £26876 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £28000 | £16925 - £28392 | £20314 - £34845 |
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Course Description
Anthropology offers a unique and powerful means for understanding cultural and social diversity in the modern world. It considers issues which can lead to mind blowing revelations about how individuals and cultures experience life differently.
Anthropology is concerned with contemporary issues such as multiculturalism, identity politics, racism and ethnic nationalism, changing forms of the family, religious conflict, gender, and the political role of culture.
It also addresses perennial questions about human nature, such as: ‘What do we have in common with each other cross-culturally?’ and ‘What makes us different?’. If you are intrigued by these questions and want to study a discipline that will enrich your everyday life as well as equip you for a great variety of occupations, anthropology is the right course for you. Our rigorous programme gives you the freedom to choose one of our pathway options:- -Anthropology -Anthropology (Childhood, Youth and Education) -Anthropology (Global Health) -Anthropology (Development, War and Humanitarian Assistance)
Through a set of compulsory modules in your first year, you will gain a firm foundation in the central themes and debates in anthropology as you are introduced to the international work carried out by the teaching staff that explores the practicalities of undertaking anthropological fieldwork.
Towards the end of your first year, you get to choose your degree pathway – either to remain on the general Anthropology route or to specialise in Anthropology (Childhood, Youth and Education), Anthropology (Development, War and Humanitarian Assistance), or Anthropology (Global Health).
In years two and three, you will follow a pre-set group of compulsory modules according to your pathway choice, plus optional modules choices according to your interests.
A special feature of the course at Brunel is the opportunity to do fieldwork placements anywhere in the world according to your anthropological interests.
Fieldwork is excellent preparation for work and a chance to make useful contacts and will help to add greater meaning to academic studies.
Around half of Brunel’s anthropology students carry out a placement or fieldwork abroad, in places as wide ranging as India, Nepal, Australia, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Jamaica.
Recent UK placement destinations include the Royal Anthropological Institute, Campaign for Press and Broadcasting Freedom, Amnesty International and the Department of Health.
Examples of dissertation titles based on fieldwork findings have included work in a Nepalese monastery, a South African women’s refuge, the Police Complaints Authority (on the Stephen Lawrence case), as well as in schools and charities.
Outside of classes, you can look forward to a one of the most cultural diverse campuses in the UK with opportunity to meet people from all over the world.
Additionally, Brunel’s anthropological student society arrange class trips to places like the Pitt Rivers museum in Oxford, and the campus’s London location makes it ideal for exploring places like the British Museum in Central London.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Example below based on all graduates of Anthropology BSc (Hons) at Brunel University
20% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
20% | Media Professionals |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
10% | Sports and fitness occupations |
10% | Information Technology Professionals |
10% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Anthropology
All Anthropology courses of Brunel University
Qualification requirements
Grade combinations between 112 - 128 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 112 - 128 points. (Subject grades achieved at AS level and then taken at A2 do not count).
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no less than 5.5 in each subsection |
Institution's Own Test | with no less than 55% in each subsection |
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TOEFL (iBT) | 90 | with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
PTE Academic | 59 | with a minimum of 59 in all subscores |
Costs
Tuition Fees Anthropology BSc (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £9250 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £17665 | year 1 |
EU | £19430 | year 1 |
International | £19430 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Brunel University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Brunel University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #19
- #23
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- Anthropology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #32
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 30 university rankings of Brunel University
About Brunel University
Established in 1957, Brunel University is located in the large town of Uxbridge, in suburban London. Thanks to its location, Brunel University has numerous public transport connections to London, which students make use of for expanding their options when it comes to work experience placements. The admission rate is lower than in many universities, so applicants should prepare their personal statements and interviews well when applying to enrol here.
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Student composition of Brunel University
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Total number of students enrolled at Brunel University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11215
- postgraduates:
- 4730
- Total:
- 15945
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Anthropology and English BA (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 86% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £20800 | 147 | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
Anthropology with a Language BA (Hons) | University of Sussex | 83% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £21500 | 132 | Brighton | On campus Full-time | |
Anthropology BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | 97% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £17665 £19430 | 88 | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
Law and Social Anthropology LLB (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 73% | 1% | 4% | £9250 | £26500 | 200 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Social Anthropology BSc (Hons) | The London School of Economics and Political Science | - | - | - | £9250 | £24720 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Anthropology and Sociology with Placement BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | 73% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £17665 £19430 | 97 | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
Anthropology and Law BA (Hons) | The London School of Economics and Political Science | 82% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £24720 | 160 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Anthropology BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 77% | 20% | 15% | £9250 | £17800 | 103 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
Law and Social Anthropology LLB (Hons) | University of Kent | 67% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £18000 | 129 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Anthropology BA (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | - | - | - | £9250 | £20800 | - | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023