Durham University, United Kingdom, Durham

Anthropology and Sociology, B.A.

Course Highlights

There are several areas of overlap between Anthropology and Sociology, making them particularly suitable for combination in a joint honours degree. The BA Anthropology and Sociology course combines modules from the BA Anthropology and BA Sociology providing a comprehensive understanding of humans as social and cultural beings.

Career Opportunities

Students who earn a a degree in child and family studies can find a variety of social work-related opportunities. Career opportunities are available in research and teaching, including job titles such as human sciences professor, child advocate, grief counselor and youth outreach coordinator. Graduates with a degree in food and nutrition can pursue a wide variety of career options as dieticians, nutritionists, food research technicians and educators. While most programs are designed to train educators in the field of consumer sciences, graduates may be prepared for a number of additional job opportunities in social services and social services administration. Job titles for human science degrees also might include: Social services program director Human services coordinator Nutritionist Child welfare worker Program developer Family advocate

Course Overview

Develop an in-depth understanding of society and social issues. The BA Sociology degrees focus on the application of theory and method to real-life social problems in areas such as health, gender and work. Sociology contributes to transformative social change, highlighting salient social trends, advising on social policy and tackling forms of social exclusion. The student experience includes teaching delivered by internationally recognised experts in sociology and social policy. You will acquire a range of transferable skills in critical analysis, data collection and its dissemination. This includes a practical focus on personal development and employability. I want to find another Bachelor Course This programme will expand your world in four ways: by showing you new intellectual horizons; by teaching you the wider world and our place in it; by equipping you for a host of opportunities; and by influencing your world through research that has global significance.

Subjects

Programme Structure Societies in Transition People and Cultures Human Evolution and Diversity Health, Illness and Society Introduction to Anthropological Theories and Methods A module in a modern foreign language. Evolution, Variation and Adaptation Ecology, Genomics and Health Political and Economic Organisation Families, Kinship and the Social Order Our place in Nature Cultures and Classifications Sex, Reproduction and Love International Health and Development Biology, Culture and Society A module in a modern foreign language.

English Entry Requirement

You only need to take one of these language tests:

Contact Details

Durham University