**7th in the UK for our research overall in Anthropology in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)**
**=12th in the UK for Anthropology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)**
**13th in the UK for Anthropology (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)**
**About the course**
People, cultures and societies are different the world over. As an Anthropology student, you’ll explore a wide diversity of cultural contexts. You’ll study the ways in which people around the globe tackle contemporary issues – from climate change, health inequ...
**7th in the UK for our research overall in Anthropology in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)**<br/><br/>**=12th in the UK for Anthropology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)**<br/><br/>**13th in the UK for Anthropology (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)**<br/><br/>**About the course**<br/><br/>People, cultures and societies are different the world over. As an Anthropology student, you’ll explore a wide diversity of cultural contexts. You’ll study the ways in which people around the globe tackle contemporary issues – from climate change, health inequalities and environmental degradation, to racial discrimination, gender-based violence and human rights.<br/><br/>At Sussex, you’ll learn from experts tackling real-world problems. We influence debates on topics such as social justice and activism, sexualities and queer experiences, contemporary forms of slavery, ethical trade and religious conflict.<br/><br/>We value interdisciplinarity. Throughout your course, you’ll be encouraged to study global challenges from different perspectives. You’ll have the opportunity to work on an independent research project and conduct fieldwork. Our diverse range of modules includes topics such as:<br/><br/><br/>- gender, body and sexualities<br/><br/><br/>- racial injustice and anti-racist activism<br/><br/><br/>- ethnographic film, visual and sensory anthropology<br/><br/><br/>- economic precarity, wage-less life and the gig economy<br/><br/><br/>- violence and conflict in postcolonial contexts.<br/><br/><br/>During your studies, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to make a positive difference in the world. When you graduate, you’ll have the knowledge for employment in areas such as:<br/><br/><br/>- NGOs and global development organisations<br/><br/><br/>- media<br/><br/><br/>- international research organisations<br/><br/><br/>- charities<br/><br/><br/>- journalism.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L600
Institution Code
S90
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
A levelB,B,B A,B,B You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. Scottish HigherA,B,B,B,B A,A,B,B,B If you are taking Advanced Highers we would normally expect you to have at least BBB. Access to HE DiplomaPass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 21-24 credits at Distinction. The Access to HE Diploma should be in the Humanities or Social sciences. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 32 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD DDM You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. Extended ProjectWe take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact Admissions at ug.applicants@sussex.ac.uk |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £21,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |