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University of Western Australia

Anthropology and Sociology includes the topics of religions, politics, kinship, gender, education, health, migration, landscapes and the media. In this course student will investigate various cultural theories and a range of studies on behaviors and beliefs that are used to explore the great diversity of past and present human societies. The study of Anthropology and Sociology will help you to understand your place in the world, making these units particularly popular at first-year level, and providing useful skills for living and working in a changing, multicultural society. Anthropology and Sociology are both studied under the Anthropology major, which is the only discipline that offers a way of understanding the whole context of human experiences.
Good knowledge of biology and general knowledge.
Major studies incorporate the study of the cultures, institutions, social behaviours, economies and systems of meaning of all human societies.
A major in Anthropology and Sociology leads to further study at honors and postgraduate level to explore a broad range of topics nationally and internationally. Students may also consider other postgraduate options including degrees leading to a range of professional qualifications.
A major in Anthropology and Sociology lays the foundation for career in mining and Indigenous issues both in Australia and overseas, social welfare, the law, physical and mental health, environmental problem solving and assessment, urban planning, education, development, foreign aid and agricultural development and students can pursue careers as Anthropologist, Environmental Consultant, Health and Welfare Services Manager, Journalist, Urban and Regional Planners.
$24866, per year.
3 years (BA), 4 years (BPhil(Hons))