Anthropology and Sociology University of Aberdeen

Overview

At a Glance

Anthropology  will give you a thorough grounding in humanity, the differences in human cultures and communities, and how they have developed. You will gain insights into human behaviours, beliefs and attitudes all over the world, exploring connections between aspects of life such as family, economics, politics and religion.

In Sociology, you will deepen this knowledge through studying topics as wide-ranging as sociology of the family, work-life balance, religion and society. You will become skilled in the social research methods used to gather evidence to better understand aspects of society.

You will be taught by academic staff with international reputations for their research in conflict and peace, religion and secularisation, social movements, and global political sociology.

You will develop unique insights and critical thinking skills that have tremendous value to employers in all sectors. 

Recent graduates of the Anthropology and Sociology programme of the University of Aberdeen are working in business, journalism, management, marketing and advertising, local and national government, social and market research, teaching, health services, social work, charities and human resources.

Career

You can choose from a specialist career in Anthropology upon studying a further degree or you can choose a range of careers in sociology which could include health, counselling, business and marketing, writing and publishing and more. Together these subjects may offer a strong knowledge combination to work in a wide range of careers.