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Anthropological Science
| Anthropological Science - quick facts | |
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| Further study options |
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (BA(Hons)) in Anthropology Bachelor of Science (Honours) (BSc(Hons)) in your second majoring subject Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in your second majoring subject Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science (PGDipForensic) |
| Further information | Faculty of Science Undergraduate Prospectus |
| Popular combinations | Biological Science | Geography | Geology | Psychology |
| Other majors/specialisations you might be interested in | Biological Science |
Anthropology is the study of humankind (both past and present), in terms of its biology, culture and diversity.
With the development of new scientific methods and technologies, many practising bio-anthropologists and archaeologists find they need expertise in science fields to be really effective problem-solvers.
These methods include DNA and ancient DNA analyses, C-14 dating, annual rings of trees, stable isotope research, metallurgy, live and fossil spores, pollen grains, studies of human and animal remains and behavioural observation of humans and primates.
This major will give you the chance to apply more science to your studies in archaeology and biological anthropology. It enables you to include sciences such as biological science, psychology, geography, chemistry, geology or statistics alongside your anthropological studies.
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Anthropological Science major
Single or first major must include
- 30 points: ANTHRO 101, 102
- at least 15 points from ANTHRO 200, 201
- at least 15 points from ANTHRO 205, 206, 207, 221, 222, 245, 249
- at least 60 points from ANTHRO 300, 303, 306, 307, 309, 311, 316–318, 324, 328, 335, 337, 340, 348, 349, 352, 353, 363
- at least 90 points including at least 15 points at Stage III, from courses available in the following subjects: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology
Second major must include
- 30 points: ANTHRO 101, 102
- at least 15 points: ANTHRO 200, 201
- at least 15 points from ANTHRO 206, 207, 221, 222, 245, 249
- at least 45 points from ANTHRO 300, 303, 306, 307, 309, 311, 316–318, 324, 328, 335, 337, 340, 348, 349, 352, 353
- at least 90 points including at least 15 points at Stage III, from courses available in the following subjects: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology
BSc degree planner – Anthropological Science (148 KB PDF)
This programme will integrate studies in archaeology and biological anthropology with science disciplines to produce graduates who are able to work or undertake graduate study in the fields which require dual understandings.
Potential careers include:
- Archaeological consultancy or for groups like historic places trust
- Health and nutrition research
- Work in museums
- Environmental consultancy and mining.
For further information please contact
Melinda Allen
Stage I Undergraduate Adviser Anthropological Science
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 84645
Email: ugadvice-anthrosci@auckland.ac.nz
