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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.

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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

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)

All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)

Canadian Matriculation (except Quebec)

Chinese Gao Kao

Chinese Unified Examinations (UEC)

French Baccalaureat

GCE or Cambridge Advanced-level Examinations

German Abitur

Indian School Certificate (CISCE)

International Baccalaureate

Norwegian Vitnemål

Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels

South African National Senior Certificate

Swedish Slutbetyg

UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)

Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)

Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)

Trinity College Foundation Program

Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards

Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)

U.S. College Board Advanced Placement Examinations

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

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)

All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)

Canadian Matriculation (except Quebec)

Chinese Gao Kao

Chinese Unified Examinations (UEC)

French Baccalaureat

GCE or Cambridge Advanced-level Examinations

German Abitur

Indian School Certificate (CISCE)

International Baccalaureate

Norwegian Vitnemål

Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels

South African National Senior Certificate

Swedish Slutbetyg

UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)

Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)

Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)

Trinity College Foundation Program

Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards

Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)

U.S. College Board Advanced Placement Examinations

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

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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

Postgraduate study at UWA

Master of International Development

Engage with the contemporary challenges of addressing poverty and inequality globally, and engage with the complex challenges of international development.

Course structure

Level 1

Core

Take all units (12 points):

Level 2

Core

Take all units (18 points):

Level 3

Core

Take all units (18 points):

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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