Anthropology BA (Hons)
Durham University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Anthropology BA (Hons) at Durham University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anthropology.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Anthropology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26500 | £27000 | £33000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £32500 | £21000 - £32000 | £23000 - £45500 |
All Anthropology courses of Durham University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Anthropology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £22450 | £26876 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £28000 | £16925 - £28392 | £20314 - £34845 |
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Course Description
Course details
Our BA Anthropology degree is designed to give you a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of social anthropology situated in relation to wider disciplinary approaches, including biological anthropology as well as interdisciplinary perspectives on health.
In the first year, you will receive a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of anthropology in the broadest sense, addressing the core disciplines of social and biological anthropology as well as interdisciplinary perspectives on health.
In your second year, you will develop a deeper and more complex grasp of social anthropology and continue to gain ‘hands-on’ experience of conducting research through a series of local field trips and activities.
In your final year, you will design and carry out your own dissertation project and take part in our Field Course Module, an intensive 7-day experience at one of several European destinations, or online as part of our Virtual Field Course.
As you move through your degree, you will shift from being a consumer to a generator of knowledge, ready for professional or postgraduate life. You can also apply to add a placement year or a year abroad to your degree, increasing the course from three years to four.
Course Structure
Year 1
Core modules:
Peoples and Cultures
Human Evolution and Diversity
Being Human
Doing Anthropological Research
Health, Illness and Society
Year 2
Core modules:
Anthropological Research Methods in Action.
Research Project Design
Kinship and Religion
Politics and Economics
Year 3 (Year 4 if undertaking a placement year or year abroad)
In your final year, you will design and carry out your own Dissertation which will develop your skills of independent research and project management by pursuing a substantial research project in a topic of your choice.
You will also take part in our Anthropology Field Course module, an intensive 7-day fieldwork experience at one of the department’s residential field schools, or online as a Virtual Field Course.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Anthropology BA (Hons) at Durham University
| 32% | |
| 10% | Caring personal services |
| 6% | Sales occupations |
| 6% | |
| 4% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 4% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 4% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 4% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 3% | Engineering professionals |
| 3% |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Anthropology BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £23750 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £23750 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The tuition fees for 2024/25 academic year have not yet been finalised, they will be displayed here once approved.
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 Durham University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Durham University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #7
- #8
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- Anthropology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #6
- #8
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- Anthropology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #10
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- Anthropology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #6
- #23
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- Anthropology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #23
- #166
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 38 university rankings of Durham University
About Durham University
Founded in 1832, Durham University (DU) is located in the cathedral city of Durham, North East England. DU takes pride in having numerous subject fields ranked among the best in the world according to QS, as well as having an exceptionally large course catalogue without compromising the quality that students can expect. Apart from the impressive academic opportunities on offer, students can also participate in numerous sports, music, and art-based extracurricular activities on-site.
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Student composition of Durham University
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Total number of students enrolled at Durham University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17140
- postgraduates:
- 4365
- Total:
- 21505
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Social Anthropology BSc (Hons) | The London School of Economics and Political Science | - | - | - | £9250 | £24720 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
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Anthropology and Sociology with Placement BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | 73% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £17665 £19430 | 97 | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time |
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Anthropology and Law BA (Hons) | The London School of Economics and Political Science | 82% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £24720 | 160 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Anthropology BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 77% | 20% | 15% | £9250 | £17800 | 103 | Poole | On campus Full-time |
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Law and Social Anthropology LLB (Hons) | University of Kent | 67% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £18000 | 129 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
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Anthropology BA (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | - | - | - | £9250 | £20800 | - | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
