Anthropology The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Overview

Focusing on social and cultural anthropology, as well as archaeology, our Anthropology from The Chinese University of Hong Kong covers the theories and methodologies of anthropology, the ethnographies of Hong Kong, Asia and the rest of the world, and a wide range of contemporary social issues. Your academic journey will be enriched by fieldwork experience, internships, summer field trips, and your own final-year research project.

Career Prospects

Anthropology offers a broad and comparative perspective of human cultures and societies across time and space. The Anthropology Programme equips students with the analytical tools and marketable skills to engage with our increasingly multicultural, globalized and ever-changing world. Former students emphasize that in addition to factual knowledge, anthropology has provided them with the mindset and capability to understand and effectively engage with people from different backgrounds in various situations. Graduates of our department have entered a wide range of professional careers, including the following:

• Museums and heritage

• Culture and community organizations

• Market research and marketing

• Public relations and corporate communication

• Human resources management

• Media

• Education

• Academic research