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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Anthropology

  • Non-Award

Anthropology is understanding cultural diversity in a globalised world Anthropology is understanding cultural diversity in a globalised world. It examines behaviour, relationships and meaning within and between different societies and cultures.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
3 - 4 years full-time
Course Code
MJD-ANTHR
Study Mode
In person

About this course

You will be provided with a comprehensive overview of Anthropology's research methodologies. These include real-world experiences at the undergraduate level, such as critical thinking, ethnographic writing, participant observation, record-keeping, oral and multimedia interviewing, and material culture and archival research. Throughout the major, an emphasis is placed on active learning and assessment, enabling you to develop job-ready skills for working in fields such as heritage, community and social development, or policy and analysis - whether in Australia or anywhere in the world. Anthropologists work with societies and cultures globally, making the possibilities for employment richly diverse.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Secondary School Leaving Certificate (STTB SMA)
  • 8
All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
  • 12
Canadian Matriculation (except Quebec)
  • 70
Chinese Gao Kao
  • 525
Chinese Unified Examinations (UEC)
  • 12
French Baccalaureat
  • 12
GCE or Cambridge Advanced-level Examinations
  • 8
German Abitur
  • 3.3
Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
  • 60
International Baccalaureate
  • 27
Norwegian Vitnemål
  • 4
Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels
  • 8
South African National Senior Certificate
  • 4.6
Swedish Slutbetyg
  • 15
UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)
  • 66
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 60
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
  • 270
Trinity College Foundation Program
  • 75
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 75
Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 320
U.S. College Board Advanced Placement Examinations
  • 8
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
  • 15
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Secondary School Leaving Certificate (STTB SMA)
  • 8
All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
  • 12
Canadian Matriculation (except Quebec)
  • 70
Chinese Gao Kao
  • 525
Chinese Unified Examinations (UEC)
  • 12
French Baccalaureat
  • 12
GCE or Cambridge Advanced-level Examinations
  • 8
German Abitur
  • 3.3
Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
  • 60
International Baccalaureate
  • 27
Norwegian Vitnemål
  • 4
Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels
  • 8
South African National Senior Certificate
  • 4.6
Swedish Slutbetyg
  • 15
UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)
  • 66
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 60
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
  • 270
Trinity College Foundation Program
  • 75
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 75
Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 320
U.S. College Board Advanced Placement Examinations
  • 8
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
  • 15
Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency

Study locations

Albany

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

A degree in anthropology can lead to careers in areas such as:

  • Heritage sector including applied, legal and policy work
  • Community and international development and the broader health field
  • Non-government organisations - such as those working with Indigenous peoples, refugee and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, and environmental groups
  • Government and policy analysis
  • Cultural media
  • Social marketing, design and advertising
  • Global banking and finance
Career Pathways

A degree in anthropology can lead to careers in areas such as:

  • Heritage sector including applied, legal and policy work
  • Community and international development and the broader health field
  • Non-government organisations - such as those working with Indigenous peoples, refugee and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, and environmental groups
  • Government and policy analysis
  • Cultural media
  • Social marketing, design and advertising
  • Global banking and finance
Further Study

This major lays the foundation for further study options at honours and postgraduate level. Students may select from a range of Masters programs including teaching, translation and marketing. You may be interested in the Master of International Development.

Further Study

This major lays the foundation for further study options at honours and postgraduate level. Students may select from a range of Masters programs including teaching, translation and marketing. You may be interested in the Master of International Development.

Course structure

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
86.7%
Overall satisfaction
83.8%
Skill scale
79.7%
Teaching scale
48.1%
Employed full-time
$54k
Average salary
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