Overview
Anthropology is the study of humanity in the broadest sense. Anthropology at Deakin focuses on the ways human society creates its communities in diverse cultural settings. Studies in anthropology prepare you to understand and work with people in diverse and international settings. Topics studied include poverty and development, crime and violence, belief systems, health and illness and human ecology.
Key information
Unit set code
MJ-A310002 (major)
MN-A310002 (minor)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Career outcomes
You may find employment in community relations, the education sector, government departments, the health industry, media corporations, research consultancies and welfare organisations.
Explore units
- To complete a Major sequence in Anthropology select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
- To complete a Minor sequence in Anthropology select four (4) credit points from below, including no more than one (1) credit point at level one, and at least one (1) credit point at level 3
Complete the following 4 units:
Plus 4 units selected from:
You can study Anthropology as part of the following courses
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