About the Course – Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of people, their origins, adaptations and ecology, distribution, customs, languages, and social and religious beliefs.  Anthropology is the study of everything that makes us human. Anthropological studies range from human genetics to personality and society, the prehistoric past to the present, preliterate tribes to modern industrial urbanites, the customs of ancient civilizations to the beliefs of folk peoples today. Anthropologists work on developing a broad understanding of many different aspects of the human experience, which we call holism. They consider the past, through archaeology, to see how human groups lived hundreds or thousands of years ago and what was important to them. They consider what makes up our biological bodies and genetics, as well as our bones, diet, and health. Anthropologists sometimes use these comparisons to understand their own society.

 Some of the principal objectives of the course are:

• To explore human evolution, reconstruct societies and civilizations of the past, and analyze the cultures and languages of modern peoples.
• To study all aspects of humanity at all times.
• To work as a social scientist to understand the contemporary world

Career Prospect

Anthropology provides a wide variety of career options to its graduates. If you want a strong liberal arts degree, Anthropology is ideal for you. You can apply the knowledge and skills acquired through the degree to numerous careers. As an anthropologist, you will be eligible to work in a diverse range of workplaces, such as health, community, industry, business technology and a range of other social priorities. In Australia anthropologists commonly work with Aboriginal people with regard to native title claims, land and heritage management, and policy work. Anthropologists also work for governments and NGOs in social and cultural policy and planning, community development, overseas aid and development, health advocacy, and education; and in museums, cultural heritage and land management agencies. 

Career Opportunity

• Anthropologist
• Business and government consultant
• Community outreach coordinator
• Development officer
• Cultural adviser
• Human resource manager
• Multicultural liaison officer
• Policy developer
• NFP and NGO advisor/coordinator

Employment Opportunity

This career brings many different opportunities, including the chance to plan cultural research, collect data and information, and analyze results from studies. Graduates can work as an environmental anthropologist, cultural anthropologist, or a physical anthropologist. You will require a master’s degree in most cases. You can expect a strong salary, with the top 10% earning over $97,000. And with a 10% expected growth, you should be able to enjoy a steady career.

Course Available by Providers

The courses are generally provided at Bachelors and Masters.

COURSES UNDER HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCE AND EDUCATION