Anthropology (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)

Major

Overview

Anthropology is the study of humanity in the broadest sense. Anthropology at Deakin focuses on the ways human society creates its communities in diverse cultural settings. Studies in anthropology prepare you to understand and work with people in diverse and international settings. Topics studied include poverty and development, crime and violence, belief systems, health and illness and human ecology.

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Key information

Unit set code

MJ-A310002 (major)

MN-A310002 (minor)

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online

Career outcomes

You may find employment in community relations, the education sector, government departments, the health industry, media corporations, research consultancies and welfare organisations.

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Units

  • To complete a Major sequence in Anthropology select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
  • To complete a Minor sequence in Anthropology select four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3

Complete the following 4 units:

  • Peoples of the World
  • Culture and Communication
  • Anthropology of Crime and Violence
  • Cyborg Anthropology
  • Plus 4 units selected from:

  • Being Human (With the Nonhuman)
  • Doing Urban Anthropology
  • Who Gets What: Capitalism, Colonialism, and Global Justice
  • Medical Anthropology
  • Myth and Ritual
  • Culture, Law and Universal Rights