About BA (hons) Anthropology in University of Plymouth
Course Details
Are you interested in working to solve human problems? BA Anthropology mixes cultural and applied anthropology as a unique offer within the UK that will allow you the opportunity to explore personal topics of interest and future employment, and learn while doing. You are encouraged to see the world holistically, taught how to hone your intercultural communication and people skills, and participate in work and study opportunities both home and abroad.
As a graduate, you’ll be equipped to analyse and impact on the ways in which human beings shape, and are shaped, by social, cultural and environmental contexts, and ready to work in a variety of professions including: development, education, health, government, heritage, social enterprise, business and finance, and cultural resource management.
Careers with this subject
Employers of all kinds desire staff with intercultural awareness and communication skills, analytical and problem solving skills, and who are not afraid of working with others across sectors. The Plymouth degree in Anthropology will allow you to specialise within the curriculum, and prepare you for a range of jobs in a globalised world including: development, health, marketing, business, government, the creative industries, and cultural resource management.
Key features
- Build fieldwork skills and competence right from the beginning of your degree.
- Learn and understand how anthropology can be applied in real-world situations.
- Take the opportunity to specialise in particular areas of interest including: development, health, museums, or social justice.
- Learn within a multidisciplinary environment – the programme, assessments and set projects are designed to allow you to benefit from, and make use of, a far-reaching range of disciplines.
- Work with staff who are leading experts in their field.
- Industry and professional connections – we work with you to identify your areas of specialisms and employ University and external networks to create contacts.gg
Academic qualification equivalents
Standard 12th qualifications (CBSE/ICSE or State Boards of equivalent)
Grade: Minimum aggregate of 60% and above
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS 5.5 overall (6.0 for integrated programmes)
- IELTS 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
- PTE 42 (50 for integrated programmes)
- PTE 42 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
University of Plymouth Highlights
Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Rural |
Application mode |
Panther Application or Common Application |
Student Retention rate |
68% |
Cost of Attendance (2020-21) |
39,322 USD |
Number of Students |
UG: 4,100 PG: 1,758 |
Academic calendar |
Semester-based |
Student-Faculty ratio |
18:1 |
Financial Aids |
Scholarships, grants, loans, and Pell grants |
Graduation rate |
54% |
Tuition fee |
UG: 23,902 USD PG: varies |
University of Plymouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
- Cost of attendance for various 2020-21:
Financials |
UG |
PG |
Tuition and Mandatory Fees |
23,902 USD |
765 USD (Per Credit) + 695+780 USD (CAGS+EDD) |
Room and meals |
11,580 USD |
11,580 USD |
- The mandatory fee (2,622 USD annually) breakdown can be seen as:
Charges |
Amount |
Athletics |
290 USD |
Student Activities |
190 USD |
Transportation fee |
16 USD |
Student Health fee |
380 USD |
Student Recreation |
502 USD |
Educ. Technology |
466 USD |
Registration |
100 USD |