Anthropology and History (Hons)

Overview

After a thorough grounding in both disciplines in the first year of your degree, you will be able to follow your interests by choosing from a wide range of optional modules in your second and third years. Your degree will culminate in a final year dissertation in either Social Anthropology or History.

Staff at Birmingham teaching Social Anthropology and History have an outstanding reputation for excellence in both teaching and research. This Anthropology and History (Hons) course at University of Birmingham will provide you with valuable skills in analysis, research, reasoning, and time-management, equipping you to present yourself confidently orally and in writing, wherever your future takes you.  

Career

As a Social Anthropology and History student you will have an excellent opportunity to develop skills that are attractive to employers.

These skills include:

• Strong communication skills
• A deep understanding of the past
• The ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information
• Leadership and teamwork
• Handling complex information
• The ability to form concise and articulate arguments
• Managing your time and prioritising your workload