Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Anthropology)

Bachelor (Honours)

Are you are interested in working as a professional anthropologist? Do you think it would be exciting to do your own research project? Would you like to develop greater specialisation in your university studies?

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor (Honours)

Intake Months

Feb

Domestic Fees

$16,323 per year

About this course

Overview

Are you are interested in working as a professional anthropologist? Do you think it would be exciting to do your own research project? Would you like to develop greater specialisation in your university studies? Are you passionate about addressing some of the world's most pressing social issues, such as cultural conflict, discrimination, food security and social inequality?
An Honours degree in anthropology will take you on an intensive journey into the core methods and theories of anthropology, and explore how anthropology can contribute to core issues in wider society.
You will develop your own original research project based on wide and deep reading, and critical engagement with the discipline.
In addition to developing, maintaining and displaying advanced conceptual skills, you will become increasingly aware of the ways in which Anthropology can contribute to political debates in wider society.

Further study

This degree will also serve as a pathway to further study, such as the Master of Research or the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Arts or a related discipline, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Bachelor of Arts (or equivalent) in anthropology, archaeology or the combined extended major with a minimum GPA of 5.0.

Career pathways

Career outcomes

An Honours degree in anthropology is generally the minimum requirement to work as a professional anthropologist and is the pathway to a research career.
Qualified anthropologists offering cultural insights into health, industry, business and technology sectors, find careers in a diverse range of workplaces.
Anthropologists enjoy diverse careers in museums, cultural heritage and land management agencies.
In Australia anthropologists commonly work with Aboriginal people with regard to native title claims, land and heritage management, and cultural policy work.
Anthropologists also work for governments, NGOs and as independent consultants in social and cultural policy and planning, community development, overseas aid and development, health advocacy, environmental impact assessment and education.
Honours in anthropology further prepares students for research careers within Universities and other research institutions.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units.

Courses to be studied Units 1 x major 8 Total 8

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

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How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

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You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.


Study period	Application closing date	Orientation	Study period s tart date	Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024	Monday 22 January	Monday 15 January	Monday 22 January	Friday 26 April
Trimester 2, 2024	Monday 20 May	Monday 6 May	Monday 13 May	Friday 16 August
Trimester 3, 2024	Monday 2 September	Monday 26 August	Monday 2 September	Friday 6 December


Study period	Application closing date	Orientation	Study period s tart date	Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025	Monday 10 February	Monday 3 February	Monday 10 February	Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025	Monday 26 May	Monday 19 May	Monday 26 May	Friday 22 August
Trimester 3, 2025	Monday 8 September	Monday 1 September	Monday 8 September	Friday 5 December

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

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