Anthropology
Mātauranga Tikanga Tangata
Qualifications
Overview
Anthropology is a broad and exciting area of study for anyone of any age and background. If you are interested in the history of our existence, languages and cultures, identity, religion, and more, then Anthropology is for you.
At UC, you will learn about our collective history, and explore future issues like the evolving role of technology in our lives, power structures and systemic issues, and where our global culture might be heading.
- Study topics that challenge your current way of thinking, and get you thinking deeply about the topic.
- Get involved on campus through clubs and advocacy.
- Combine your interests with other studies by adding Anthropology to many UC bachelor’s degrees.
Anthropology major
For the major in the Bachelor of Arts, complete the following courses:
100-level
200-level
- Three 200-level ANTH courses
300-level
Anthropology minor
For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:
- 75 points in 100 to 300-level ANTH courses, with at least 45 points above 100-level
You can tailor your studies in Anthropology to suit your job or career interests. The skills you learn through your studies — rational thinking, critical analysis, ethnography, cross-cultural communication, writing, and research — are transferable and can be used in other fields.
Career pathways could include:
- government and policy
- international relations and foreign affairs
- media and public relations
- social research.
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Anthropology.
Contact us
Te Kura Mātāpuna Tangata | School of Language, Social and Political Sciences
Phone +64 3 369 3377
Email anthropology-admin@canterbury.ac.nz
Location
Level 3, Elsie Locke Building – see campus maps
Postal address
Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
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