Undergraduate

Anthropology

Anthropology is understanding cultural diversity in a globalised world
75
ATAR
3
Years Full Time

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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

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.

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.

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or this course

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee
2025
Commonwealth Supported Place $10,248.76

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

International Student Fees

Indicative first year fee
2024
$49,800.00
2025
$52,500.00

Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.

Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

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).

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 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

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Course details

Anthropology is understanding cultural diversity in a globalised world. It examines behaviour, relationships and meaning within and between different societies and cultures. This major incorporates the study of key anthropological theories, and the history of the discipline, and introduces students to anthropological perspectives on religion and ritual, politics, kinship and land rights, and ecology and environment.

About the course

The Anthropology major examines behaviour, relationships and meaning within and between different societies and cultures.
Anthropology

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
  • Albany (Regional campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-ANTHR
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BA);4 years (BPhil [Hons])
Anthropology
Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
  • Albany (Regional campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-ANTHR
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BA);4 years (BPhil [Hons])
Honours Available
  • Yes
Degrees course is available in
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)

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Why study this course?

  • Anthropology has a 50-year history at UWA
  • The campus is home to the Berndt Museum of Anthropology with a collection including an array of objects of international, anthropological significance
  • There is a demand for anthropologists globally and in Australia, especially in the fields of heritage, land rights, social and community development, food security and environmental protection

 

You'll learn to

  • understand anthropological perspectives on politics, kinship and land rights, material culture and ecology and environment
  • critically review, analyse, summarise and synthesise anthropological research and theory using case studies from Australia and all over the world
  • formulate, investigate and discuss anthropologically informed research questions and develop arguments based on a critical evaluation of written evidence and material culture
  • communicate anthropological ideas, principles and knowledge to specialist and general audiences
Top 150 in the world for Anthropology (QS 2024)

Your degree options

This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.