Anthropology and History BA (Hons)

Anthropology is the study of humans, past and present. If you want to understand the past to prepare for your future in a changing world, studying History is the way forward.

Staff at Birmingham teaching in both Anthropology and History have an outstanding international reputation for excellence in both teaching and research, providing you with valuable skills in analysis, research, reasoning, time-management and being able to present yourself confidently orally and in writing.

Assessment Methods

Assessments - you will be assessed in a variety of ways to help you transition to a new style of learning. At the beginning of each module, you will be given information on how and when you will be assessed. Assessments methods will vary with each module and could include:

• coursework, such as essays
• group and individual presentations
• and formal exams

Employability:

As an Anthropology and History student you will have an excellent opportunity to develop skills that are attractive to employers.

These skills include:

• Strong communication skills
• A deep understanding of the past
• The ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information
• Leadership and teamwork
• Handling complex information
• The ability to form concise and articulate arguments
• Managing your time and prioritising your workload

These are key skills that will enable you to pursue either further study in History or Anthropology disciplines or move into employment in a wide range of other careers. Our graduates have gone on to careers such as:

• Adjudicator
• Graduate Research Executive
• Pensions Administrator
• Teacher
• Graduate Intern
• Production Runner
• Parliamentary Researcher
• Event Manager
• Postgraduate study