Overview

The Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology BA/BPhil (Hons) programme from The University of Western Australia incorporates the study of key anthropological theories, and the history of the discipline, and introduces students to anthropological perspectives on religion and ritual, politics, kinship and land rights, and ecology and environment.

It does so in a way that explores local experiences yet addresses the ‘big questions' for the future of human societies, not least that of climate change.

The programme provides students with a comprehensive overview of one of the social sciences' core research methods - ethnography. Throughout, an emphasis is placed upon active learning and assessment, which enable students to develop job-ready skills, for working in fields such as: heritage, community and social development, or policy and analysis – in Australia, or anywhere in the world.

Career opportunities:

A degree in anthropology can lead to careers in areas such as:

Heritage sector including applied, legal and policy work

Community and international development and the broader health field

Non-government organisations – such as those working with Indigenous peoples, refugee and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, and environmental groups

Government and policy analysis

Museum and heritage sector

Cultural media

Social marketing, design and advertising

Global banking and finance

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Being Human: Culture, Identity and Society

Human Futures: Energy, Food and Sustainable Environments

Society, Law and Politics

Entangled Objects

Ethnography

Indigenous Australia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-08 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, Australia
Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Anthropology View 19 other Bachelors in Anthropology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 00126G

Admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR):

Indonesian Secondary School Leaving Certificate (STTB SMA)

8

All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)

12

Canadian Matriculation (except Quebec)

70

Chinese Gao Kao

525

Chinese Unified Examinations (UEC)

12

French Baccalauréat

12

GCE or Cambridge Advanced-level Examinations

8

German Abitur

3.3

Indian School Certificate (CISCE)

60

International Baccalaureate

27

Norwegian Vitnemål

4

Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels

8

South African National Senior Certificate

4.6

Swedish Slutbetyg

15

UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)

66

Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)

60

Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)

270

Trinity College Foundation Program

75

Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards

75

Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)

320

U.S. College Board Advanced Placement Examinations

8

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

15

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Tuition Fees

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55400 AUD / year

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9846 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported Place for domestic students.
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