Anthropology & Social Theory

A major in Anthropology & Social Theory with an average of at least H2A (75%) in second and third-year subjects within the major, or equivalent.

· Acquire a detailed understanding of current theoretical issues in anthropology and social theory;
· Acquire an understanding of the history and development of anthropology and social theory;
· Develop skills necessary for original research in anthropology and social theory;
· Acquire the formal qualifications necessary to proceed to higher degree research.

Students undertaking pure Honours in Anthropology & Social Theory must complete:

• A Thesis of 15,000 words (50 points) and
• One compulsory subject (12.5 points) and
• Two core subjects (25 points) and
• One elective subject (12.5 points)

Students undertaking combined Honours must complete one of the following options:

• A 15,000 word anthropology thesis (50 points) and
• Philosophy and Scope of Anthropology (12.5 points) and
• Coursework from the combining discipline (equivalent to 37.5 points)

Or

• Thesis in the combining discipline (37.5 points) and
• Coursework from the combining discipline (25 points) and
• Philosophy and Scope of Anthropology (12.5 points) and
• Two anthropology electives from the elective list (equivalent to 25 points)

Thesis

Note: the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment.

Compulsory Subject

Core Subjects

Elective Subjects