Anthropology

Explore your study options

Study anthropology and explore contemporary issues facing the human population including warfare, overpopulation and poverty, as well as investigate complex issues in social and cultural life such as religion, family and political systems. You'll gain a well-rounded set of skills to take you into a range of industries where you can put your knowledge into action. With professional work experience opportunities and overseas learning and exchange programs, you'll be well prepared for an exciting career.

Undergraduate

Undergraduate (your first degree)

A Deakin undergraduate course is the foundation of your future career, usually completed in two to four years. Duration varies based on degree type, enrolment pattern and any credit received from recognition of prior learning.

Research

Higher Degrees by Research (supervised research)

Research degrees are research based master’s or PhD programs that focus on a single area of expertise. They provide students the opportunity to carry out highly specialised research under expert supervision.

Career opportunities

As a graduate of anthropology you can find work in many different settings, from large corporations through to fieldwork in communities and on archaeological sites. Other graduates of anthropology who'd like to find broader types of employment can do so in:

community relations
education
government departments
health

media corporations
research consultancies
welfare organisations.

Professional recognition

If you’re looking to extend your studies with an anthropology honours course at Deakin, you’ll be eligible for membership to the Australian Anthropological Society. This recognises your sound understanding of issues, theories and methods associated with anthropology as a social science discipline.