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Undergraduate study

Why study Anthropology at Durham?

Studying anthropology encourages you to think about the world from a different perspective. Our degrees introduce you to the study of humans, drawing on both social and biological approaches. Our teaching emphasises transferable skills including research, communication and critical thinking, which our graduates apply in a wide range of careers.
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Explore our Undergraduate Courses

Find out more about our undergraduate Anthropology degree courses by visiting the individual programme pages or contact us for more information.

Anthropology Undergraduate Courses
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Student Life

It's not all about studying. Our students tell it like it is alongside information about student support and our active student-led Anthropology Society (AnthSoc). Join us here at Durham for an amazing experience.

Student Life at Durham Anthropology

  

I have loved studying anthropology at Durham as it teaches you the skills to tackle global, contemporary human problems, through studying the past, to shape the future. The diversity of the subject is my favourite aspect of studying anthropology, I can choose what to study and learn flexibly with top experts in the subject!

Riya Bhatia
BSc Health and Human Sciences
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Fieldwork

Did we mention Fieldwork? We are the only UK Department to offer a residential field course to all our undergraduate students. Fieldwork is a central method of research throughout anthropology.

See Our Fieldwork Offering
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International Students

Durham is a truly world-class university with a long history of welcoming students and academics from all over the globe. We are one of the best in the world for Anthropology.

Further information for International Students
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Widening Participation

Going to university is a major decision, and we are dedicated to supporting applicants from minority backgrounds, or who are among the first in their family to go to university.

Learn more about how we support our students
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Durham Tours

Fancy taking a virtual tour around Durham? Our brand new 'Durham University Tours' app is available now in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store!

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Get in touch

Contact us to find out more about undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities in our Department.

Department of Anthropology

Durham University
Dawson Building
South Road
Durham, DH1 3LE

 

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