Undergraduate

Anthropology and Sociology

Are you fascinated by society and human experience? Media, religion, environment, art and politics are just some of the areas explored to better understand people and the societies in which they live and work.
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Careers and further study

This major opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

A degree in Anthropology and Sociology is useful for careers in Australia and overseas focused on social services and welfare, Indigenous issues, social aspects of health, community development, social research, policy development, advocacy, urban and environmental policy and planning, human rights, international development, conservation planning and foreign aid. Graduates may proceed to specialised training in professions in law, psychology, public policy, education, publishing, journalism, industrial relations, international development or social research. 
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Career Pathways

A degree in Anthropology and Sociology is useful for careers in Australia and overseas focused on social services and welfare, Indigenous issues, social aspects of health, community development, social research, policy development, advocacy, urban and environmental policy and planning, human rights, international development, conservation planning and foreign aid. Graduates may proceed to specialised training in professions in law, psychology, public policy, education, publishing, journalism, industrial relations, international development or social research. 
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Career Opportunities

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Career Opportunities

Social Policy Officer

Policy workers operate in advisory roles and are concerned with the guiding rules and principles of government. Reviewing, developing, and implementing policies and strategies for their assigned area is the name of the game for policy workers.

Social Researcher

Social researchers plan, design, conduct, manage and report on social research projects.

Anthropologist

Develop skills to enable you to explore origin, development and functioning of human societies and cultures.

Education Advisers and Reviewers

You will be involved in research education, develop course curricula and educational materials, and examine teachers' work and curriculum program results in school settings

Health and Welfare Services Manager

Plan and coordinate professional and administrative aspects of health and welfare programs and services.

Journalist

Write and edit news reports, commentaries and features for newspapers, magazines, electronic media and radio or television stations.

Environmental Consultant

Advise on policies to determine design, implementation and modification of government or commercial environmental operations.

Urban and Regional Planners

Generate plans and policies controlling the use of urban and rural land, advise on economic, environmental and social factors affecting land use.

Legal Adviser

Legal advisers are lawyers who are employed by the government, large companies and other organisations to provide legal advice and services to the organisation and its employees.

Education Manager

Help to develop policy, inform course curricula and teaching methods, manage educational systems, recruitment, financial and physical resources

Further Study

A major in Anthropology and Sociology leads to further study at honours and postgraduate level. You can choose to apply for courses such as the Master of International Development and Master of Public Policy or Master of Forensic Anthropology.
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Further Study

A major in Anthropology and Sociology leads to further study at honours and postgraduate level. You can choose to apply for courses such as the Master of International Development and Master of Public Policy or Master of Forensic Anthropology.
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Master of Public Policy

Master of Public Policy

Lead the way in shaping economic, social and legal change

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this major. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or your desired course.

Domestic Fees

Undergraduate – Commonwealth supported students

Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.

Course Credit Points
144
Average Annual Fee - 2020
$9,094.47
Typical Fee Range - 2020
$6,684.00 - $11,155.00

Eligible Commonwealth-supported students can use the HECS-HELP loan scheme to pay their tuition fees.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

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International Fees

Undergraduate – onshore students

Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.

Course Credit Points
144
Total Course Fee - 2019
$93,300.00
Total Course Fee - 2020
$95,100.00
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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Cost of living

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers, mature-age applicants and those with previous tertiary study. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Secondary School Leaving Certificate (STTB SMA)
  • 8
International Baccalaureate
  • 27
Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels
  • 8
UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)
  • 66
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 60
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
  • 270
Trinity College Foundation Program
  • 75
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 80
Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 320
Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Secondary School Leaving Certificate (STTB SMA)
  • 8
International Baccalaureate
  • 27
Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels
  • 8
UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)
  • 66
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 60
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
  • 270
Trinity College Foundation Program
  • 75
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 80
Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 320
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Admission requirements

For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry standards page.

Admission requirements

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

English competency

How to apply

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Course details

Anthropology and Sociology includes the topics of religions, politics, kinship, gender, education, health, migration, refugees, environment and the media. This major incorporates the study of the cultures, institutions, social behaviours, economies and systems of meaning of all human societies. As a student you'll investigate cultural theories and a range of studies on behaviours and beliefs that are used to explore the great diversity of past and present human societies.

About The Course

Ever wondered why the world is like is it is? Anthropology and Sociology offers ways of understanding the complex social dimensions of challenges the world is facing by examining the contexts of human experience and social relationships comparatively across place and time.
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About The Course

Ever wondered why the world is like is it is? Anthropology and Sociology offers ways of understanding the complex social dimensions of challenges the world is facing by examining the contexts of human experience and social relationships comparatively across place and time.

The study of Anthropology and Sociology provides valuable skills for living and working in a globalising and inter-connected world by exposing you to different systems of beliefs, values and practices found among the world’s cultures. But it’s not just about other cultures. A major in Anthropology and Sociology helps you understand Australian society and its relationship to the world. At a personal level, it offers a perspective on challenges in your everyday life, and encourages you to question your taken-for-granted beliefs. We teach skills in critical thinking, careful observation and record-keeping, oral, visual and written expression, research skills such as interviewing, listening and critical reflection.

Anthropology and Sociology

Quick Details

Status
  • Available 2020/2021
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
  • Albany (Regional campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • 12-15 contact hours, plus at least twice as much of your own study time
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-ANTSC
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BA); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
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Anthropology and Sociology

Quick Details

Status
  • Available 2020/2021
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
  • Albany (Regional campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • 12-15 contact hours, plus at least twice as much of your own study time
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-ANTSC
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BA); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
TISC Codes
  • UWART
Honours Available
  • Yes
Degrees course is available in
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
Faculty
  • Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education - Arts

Justin Pereira

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Justin Pereira

Justin Pereira
I found Anthropology and Sociology with its study of cultures and people highly engaging and relevant and a great complement to my other major.

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Course Structure

Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.

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Facilities & equipment

Facilities and equipment
Facilities and equipment

Arts building and libraries

Arts building and libraries
UWA students have access to the University's libraries, which house more than 850,000 books and over 230,000 non-print items in a wide range of formats, from manuscripts to electronic databases. In addition, there are study spaces around the campus, including by the picturesque Swan River.
Richer student experiences

Student Exchange & Study Abroad

Eberhard-Karls University, Tubingen

Sungkyunkwan University

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Student Exchange & Study Abroad

Eberhard-Karls University, Tubingen

The Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen is one of Europe's oldest universities. Several hundred years of history in the sciences and humanities have been written here. Today, Tübingen remains a place of research and teaching. In addition to the nearly 85,500 inhabitants, there are some 28,300 German and international students. Some 4500 academic staff teach at the University's seven faculties. Teaching at the University of Tübingen reflects the broad, interdisciplinary spectrum of its research. More than 280 courses are on offer.

Tubingen, Germany
Europe

"The best part of exchange is the people you meet from all over the world. The second best thing is learning to live in a new country with a foreign culture. If you're a language student, it's particularly rewarding that, after all those years, you get to put it into practice and communicate with people. My perspectives have been broadened by my exchange, living in a new country and meeting people from all different cultures; you realise the world's a much bigger place. I can't say anything bad about Tübingen. It was a fantastic place to be on exchange and experience a student town where everything revolves around the students, because we don't have that in Australia." Rosie Blood, Bachelor of Arts - German and Psychology, 2011-2012
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Sungkyunkwan University

For more than six hundred years, Sungkyunkwan University has held a special place in the history of Korea. Since its establishment, the school's educational tradition has emphasised the four principles of benevolence, righteousness, propriety and wisdom. Sungkyunkwan University has also evolved to incorporate a modern educational paradigm that prioritises cutting-edge research and innovative education. This has led to important advances in the arts, sciences, medicine and technology in ways that allow greater synergy with other leading universities and institutions throughout the world.

Seoul, South Korea
Asia

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a forward-looking comprehensive research university with a global vision and a mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West. Teachers and students hail from all around the world, and it has a total of 61 departments under the faculties of arts, business administration, education, engineering, law, medicine, science, and social science. Currently, it has about 21,000 students undertaking undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs.

Hong Kong, China
Asia

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Your degree options

This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.

Why take a second major

  • Expand your skills - Taking a second major either in a complementary area or in something like Economics or Business Law will show you have developed transferable skills such as, teamwork, critical thinking, digital literacy and presentation skills – which are highly sought after in the workforce.
  • Add it to your resume – Employers are looking for graduates who have skills in a variety of areas. Two majors will expand your career prospects and help you stand out amongst the crowd.
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Why take a second major

  • Expand your skills - Taking a second major either in a complementary area or in something like Economics or Business Law will show you have developed skills such as, teamwork, critical thinking, digital literacy and presentation skills – which are highly sought after in the workforce.
  • Add it to your resume – Employers are looking for graduates who have skills in a variety of areas. Two majors will expand your career prospects and help you stand out amongst the crowd.
  • Study your passion alongside your interests – Do you love Marketing? Law? History of Art? Pursue a career while studying something else you love! Your second major can be from any other faculty across the university.
  • No additional time – Choosing two majors instead of one won’t add any additional time to your undergraduate degree. A standard bachelor degree consists of the same amount of units either way.
  • Discover what you want to do while you’re doing it – Not sure what career you want when you graduate? It’s very common for undergraduate students to be unsure. Choosing two majors in different areas will give you the opportunity to explore multiple interests and see what fits best. Majors can be switched until the end of your first year without adding any time onto your degree.

Check out the popular combinations for this major to get some inspiration on complementary areas to study.

Jessie Gordon

Jessie Gordon
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Jessie Gordon

Jessie Gordon
Alumna story

Jessie Gordon

Bachelor of Arts Linguistics and Anthropology graduate, Jessie Gordon, is an internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning musician whose musical passions span across jazz, blues, gospel and roots music. She is a jazz blues vocalist, vintage jazz dancer, raconteur and self-proclaimed cheese enthusiast.
Jessie’s passion for music has taken her around the world, touring Southeast Asia, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the UK. She has won 15 Music and Cabaret awards at FRINGE WORLD Festival and has received 22 nominations. Jessie has collaborated with local Perth bands including Sassafras, Apocalypse Lounge, The Dirty Blues Band, Perth Cabaret Collective, and the Anatomically Incorrect Gentlemen, and recently released two albums with her original music, A Work of Fiction and Best Friends. 

My degree

In 2004, Jessie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Linguistics and Anthropology. Following graduation, she undertook an honours year in anthropology and began a PhD which she never completed, having succumbed to the lure of bright stage lights. 

 “Anthropology changed the way I looked at the world. I can’t emphasise enough the impact it had on me. I still remember the profound revelation I experienced studying gender and sexuality, and also healing and medicine, through an anthropological lens.

“For me the intersection of language and music provides a constant tension in performance. There are so many interpretations of a melody that can support the lyric of a tune, or provide a counterpoint to it. I use the skills I learned in my arts degree every day to think analytically about musical and lyrical content and find new ways to interpret and communicate on stage.”

Why UWA? 

“I chose to study at UWA because my dad was a lecturer in Anthropology there, and he was a big part of my choice to continue to postgraduate studies. He very cunningly convinced me that I could combine my interests of music, dance, gender studies and anthropology all at the same time. He’s a very clever man.”

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The School of Social Sciences looks at understanding the human experience and exploring how and why society works.
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Put theory into practice

Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can master new skills, make connections and network, get a taste of the opportunities in the workforce and add experience to your resume, all before graduating.

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