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Anthropology

Mātauranga Tikanga Tangata

04 October 2023
Anthropology is the study of humanity, and is a very wide-ranging discipline.
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Anthropology

Introduction

If you are interested in the history of our existence, languages and cultures, identity, and religion, then Anthropology is for you.

At UC, you will learn about our collective history, and explore future issues like the evolving role of technology in our lives, power structures and systemic issues, and where our global culture might be heading.

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What will my study involve?

  • Study topics that challenge your current way of thinking, and get you thinking deeply about the topic.
  • Get involved on campus through clubs and advocacy.
  • Combine your interests with other studies by adding Anthropology to many UC bachelor’s degrees.

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Courses

Anthropology major

For the major in the Bachelor of Arts, complete the following courses:

100-level

200-level

300-level

Anthropology minor

For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Product Design, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:

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Career opportunities

You can tailor your studies in Anthropology to suit your job or career interests. The skills you learn through your studies like rational thinking, critical analysis, ethnography, cross-cultural communication, writing, and research can be used in other fields.

Career pathways could include:

  • government and policy
  • international relations and foreign affairs
  • media and public relations
  • social research.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Anthropology.

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