Anthropology BA (Hons)
University of Bristol
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 45 graduates of Anthropology BA (Hons) at University of Bristol for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anthropology.
This particular course
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 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 | £25000 | £26000 | £29500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £30000 | £20000 - £30500 | £24500 - £38000 |
All Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology courses of University of Bristol
Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £23430 | £27944 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £28000 | £16965 - £28904 | £21775 - £35899 |
All Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology courses in the UK
Course Description
Our BA Anthropology course offers a unique opportunity to explore the social, material, linguistic and biological aspects of human experience.
Our programme provides the key skills and knowledge required to apply anthropological theory and research techniques to address the major contemporary challenges facing humanity, for example, the impacts of climate change, technological innovation, and deepening health inequalities.
You will receive training in both qualitative and quantitative anthropological methodologies and in descriptive, analytic, interpretative and visual techniques. This will prepare you to undertake fieldwork in communities in Bristol and further afield.
Original research inspires all our teaching and your degree culminates with you producing a substantial final-year dissertation on a topic of your choice.
Whether you are interested in the study of humankind present or past, from Amazonia to Avon, you will be able to explore the topics that inspire you and fire your imagination.
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.
All Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology courses of University of Bristol
Current jobs
All courses of University of Bristol
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Anthropology courses of University of Bristol
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Anthropology BA (Hons) at University of Bristol
| 26% | Sales occupations |
| 11% | Teaching Professionals |
| 11% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 9% | Elementary occupations |
| 6% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 4% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 4% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 2% | Administrative occupations |
| 2% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
Costs
Tuition Fees Anthropology BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £23900 | year 1 |
| International | £23900 | 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.
University Rankings
of University of Bristol
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 39 different rankings
Positions of University of Bristol in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bristol in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #8
- #10
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- Anthropology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #13
- #16
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- Anthropology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 20 September, 2024]
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- #6
- #27
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #10
- #74
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- Anthropology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #9
- #101
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- Anthropology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
See all 39 university rankings of University of Bristol
About University of Bristol
List of 408 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Bristol - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Bristol
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bristol by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22265
- postgraduates:
- 6860
- Total:
- 29125
Where is this programme taught
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FAQ about Anthropology BA (Hons) University of Bristol
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25000 15 months after graduation, £26000 3 years after graduation and £29500 after graduation.
- Sales occupations (26%), Teaching Professionals (11%), Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations (11%), Elementary occupations (9%)
- 45 graduates rated the course 59. This means that 59% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Bristol achieved the highest ranking for Anthropology. It is ranked #10 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Anthropology). See all subject rankings for University of Bristol.
- Anthropology BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Bristol.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 142 which is among the
Percentile among all Anthropology students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 20 September, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- 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, 2024
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024