Course Summary

From remote coastal communities to online and digital realms, immerse yourself in the variety of cultures on our doorstep and beyond to build your understanding of the world and your role in it. Learn by doing, whether that’s collecting stories from refugees housed in the region, working with local communities to understand how different people engage with sport or using our location on the edge of the peninsula to explore the importance of the sea to coastal communities. At their heart, anthropologists are cultural translators. Become an expert in managing cultural diversity, guided by world-leading academics, and be perfectly placed to help respond to the many (and increasing) political, environmental, economic and cultural challenges we face in society. Explore what humans have in common, and the ways in which we differ, and what this means for tackling social challenges. Look into aspects of human culture that are often overlooked in society. At Plymouth, your degree really is what you make it. From the second year, you can choose to add in modules from across the School of Society & Culture’s 17 disciplines, broadening your perspective with a focus on subjects like Law or Criminology or honing your ability to write creatively about other cultures with a module on Creative Writing. With a focus in your learning on the skills we know employers are looking for – from communication to critical thinking and analysis – you’ll get to apply your skills in relevant settings through our links with local charities, small businesses and community groups. What our students think: “Our lecturer has always been on hand both to aid us academically and care for us as individuals.” – Gregor Sime, BA (Hons) Anthropology

Course Details - Modules

In your first year, we introduce you to the core of the discipline, with a focus on social and applied anthropology. You will have the chance to start actually doing your own ethnographic fieldwork, not just reading about it, and learn how to interpret visual and material culture. During your second year, you will develop your anthropological methods and skills through continuing to engage in fieldwork, thinking about the politics and priorities in creating and exhibiting different cultural artefacts, and learning about marginalized communities in early modern Europe. You will have the opportunity to explore a specialist subject area to increase your interdisciplinary understanding and explore potential areas for work or further study. In your final year, you will be able to focus on those areas of anthropology that you have become most interested in. You will produce your own year-long dissertation on any topic of your choice, which you'll work on with the focused support of your personal supervisor. At the same time, you will also take on the role of live consultant to apply anthropology to solve a particular problem, ideally in an area in which you wish to work or pursue further study. The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry.

Course Details – Assessment Method

100% of assessment is by coursework.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January 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.

Application Codes

Course code: L610

Institution code: P60

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

104-120 UCAS points including a minimum of 2 A Levels. General Studies not accepted.

including a minimum of 2 A Levels. General Studies not accepted.

Considered in combination with Advanced Highers

Considered in combination

Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction.

Any subject is considered.

Considered in combination

Considered in combination

English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

Any subject is considered.

104-120 points English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

Considered in combination

Considered in combination

Considered in combination

GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above is required.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 With 5.5. in all elements.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 74%

Go onto work and study: 89%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

For all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees * Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.

Provider information

Drake Circus
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Plymouth
PL4 8AA

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