Anthropology

A major in Anthropology 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;
· Acquire an understanding of the history and development of anthropology;
· Develop skills necessary for original research in anthropology;
· Acquire the formal qualifications necessary to proceed to higher degree research.

Students undertaking pure Honours in Anthropologymust complete:

• A 15,000 word thesis: ANTH40008 Anthropology Thesis (50 points) and
• ANTH40001 Philosophy and Scope of Anthropology (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
• ANTH40001 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 (50 points) and
• Coursework from the combining discipline (12.5 points) and
• ANTH40001 Philosophy and Scope of Anthropology (12.5 points) and
• Two anthropology electives from the elective list (equivalent to 25 points)

Total: 100 points

Thesis

Note: the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment.

Compulsory Subject

Core Subjects

Elective Subjects