Anthropology

Explore diverse cultures locally and globally to deepen your understanding of the world. Learn by doing – gather refugee stories, study community engagement with sport, and investigate the sea’s role in coastal life, all from our unique location.

100% coursework-based
You will be evaluated entirely through coursework designed to reflect professional anthropological practice – no exams, just meaningful, inclusive assessments that build career-ready skills.

Immersive fieldwork with funded trips
Engage with anthropology first-hand through immersive field trips, including international fieldwork outside the UK where you'll apply essential research skills in real-world settings.

Student-led, research-driven curriculum
Learn from leading anthropologists actively publishing cutting-edge research, while shaping your own education by proposing topics – from marine ethnography to crime control – making the curriculum as diverse as your interests.

This course is for you if...

• you are interested in the many ways people live – how we grow, speak, build cultures and leave traces behind

• you are eager to deepen your understanding by actively participating in hands-on research and fieldwork

• you aim to develop strong communication, analytical and critical-thinking abilities that are employers value

• you are looking for the freedom to explore a wide range of career paths.