Anthropology, BSc, Bournemouth University (BU)

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BSc	Full-time	3 - 4 years	September	GBP 9535 per year	GBP 18700 per year

About Anthropology, BSc - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BSc (Hons) Anthropology at BU?

Anthropology is the study of humans: what unites us as a species, and how and why individuals and groups vary both biologically and culturally across space and time
With comprehensive study of the dual biological/social nature of humans and human societies, past and present - gain an understanding of human biological and cultural diversity
Undertake hands-on practical and laboratory work, all delivered by leading academics
Anthropological theory and fieldwork, cultural ecology, human-environment interaction, human evolution, and material culture and technology are all key areas of study
Select subject options from biological and social anthropology and allied disciplines, to build your study around your own interests, passions, and career aspirations
Complete a five-week or optional 30-week placement to apply skills developed as well as build a network of professional contacts and a strong CV, enhancing your career prospects. Within 15 months of graduating, 80% of our students are in employment or further study.

This degree - one of just a handful at UK universities to offer complementary units covering social anthropology alongside the core focus on biological anthropology – provides a firm foundation for understanding how societies work.

Anthropology facilities

The Anthropology collections include teaching casts of hominid and primates and over a 1,000 sets of human remains, one of the largest human osteological collections to be held by any UK university.

Notes about fees for this course

September 2025 entry:

£9,535 per year (UK, ROI & CI)
£18,700 per year (Int'l)
Placement year: £1,850

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Entry requirements

For September 2025 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. T-Levels: Merit (120 UCAS tariff points)

For September 2025 entry: If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in either reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components, or equivalent.

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2025 entry:

China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise BitirmeDiplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

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