Overview
Anthropology is the study of human culture and the many forms it takes in different societies, both past and present. It traces the evolution of culture beyond its primate origins, through over two million years of prehistory, to historical and contemporary societies.
There are three broad areas of Anthropology at Otago: archaeology, biological anthropology and social anthropology. Students who are interested in sociology should consider taking some Anthropology papers.
Contact details
Website: http://www.otago.ac.nz/anthropology
Email: anthropology@otago.ac.nz
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons))
- Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts)
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Papers
See the full list of Anthropology (ANTH) papers.
Programme Requirements
Bachelor of Arts (BA) majoring in Anthropology
| Level | Papers | Points |
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| 100-level | Two 100-level ANTH or ARCH papers | 36 |
| 200-level | Two 200-level ANTH or ARCH papers One further 200- or 300-level ANTH or ARCH paper BIOA 201 Introduction to Biological Anthropology, may be substituted for one 200-level ANTH or ARCH paper. | 36 18 |
| 300-level | Four 300-level ANTH or ARCH papers BIOA 301 Biological Anthropology of the Human Skeleton, may be substituted for one 200-level ANTH or ARCH paper. | 72 |
| Plus | 198 further points; must include 54 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Arts | 198 |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons)) in Anthropology
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Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) in Anthropology
The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects (PGDipArts) programme in Anthropology is the same as the programme for the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours.
