Anthropology

Embark on a journey to understand humanity’s past, present, and future with Goldsmiths, University of London’s BA in Anthropology. This three-year, full-time program equips you with the critical thinking skills and anthropological lens to explore the complexities of human societies and cultures around the world.

Uncover the Depths of Culture: Delve into diverse cultures, past and present, examining social structures, belief systems, kinship networks, and economic practices. Analyze how cultural norms and values are shaped by historical forces, globalization, and contemporary issues.

Develop Critical Thinking Skills: Hone your ability to analyze information objectively, question assumptions, and think critically about social and cultural phenomena. Learn to conduct ethnographic research, interpret data, and effectively communicate your findings.

Embrace a Contemporary Approach: Goldsmiths’ Anthropology program goes beyond traditional approaches. Explore anthropology’s intersection with critical theory, politics, economics, and visual culture, equipping you to understand contemporary global challenges.

Specialization Opportunities: In your final year, choose from a range of optional modules to tailor your degree to your interests. Explore topics like anthropology of art, urban anthropology, medical anthropology, or anthropology and climate change.

This program is ideal for students with a keen interest in human societies, cultures, and the world’s diverse ways of life. Graduates emerge as versatile anthropologists prepared for diverse careers in various fields, including:

• International development and social justice organizations
• Research and academia
• Cultural heritage management
• Museums and galleries
• Education and social work
• Marketing and communications
• Law and policy
• Further studies in anthropology, social sciences, or related fields (e.g., development studies, cultural studies)

Goldsmiths, University of London offers a stimulating learning environment with experienced faculty, access to extensive library resources, and strong connections to anthropological institutions and research centre.