Anthropology with Foundation | University of Plymouth

Course summary

Explore diverse cultures from day one of your foundation year. Learn by doing – interview refugees in the region, learn how communities connect through sport and use our coastal location to understand the sea’s role in shaping local life.

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 foundational knowledge and skills before pursuing the full degree
you are looking for the freedom to explore a wide range of career paths.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: L609
Institution code:: P60

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