Undergraduate
Anthropology and Sociology
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The University of Western Australia(M355) 35 Stirling Highway Perth Western Australia 6009
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(+61 8) 6488 3939
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1800 653 050
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This major opens up a world of future study pathways and career options.
Career Pathways
Get career ready with us!
- Work with Indigenous Australians
- Work in social services, and in social analysis and policy
- Work in public health
- Work in international and community development
- Work in museums and heritage
- Work in market research
- Work in Western Australia or anywhere in the world!
Further Study
Master of International Development
Fees and scholarships
Undergraduate – Commonwealth supported students
The Annual Fee is an estimate only based on a standard annual study load of 48 points.
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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.
Cost of living
Undergraduate – onshore students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
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.
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
- 8
- 525
- 3.3
- 27
- 8
- 66
- 60
- 270
- 75
- 80
- 320
Admission requirements
English competency
How to apply
Ready to apply for this major? Follow the steps and you’ll be on your way to joining us at UWA.
Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Albany (Regional campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- 12-15 contact hours, plus at least twice as much of your own study time
- Undergraduate
- MJD-ANTSC
- 3 years (BA); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
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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.
Find out more about Work Integrated Learning.
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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You'll learn to
- demonstrate key concepts of anthropology and sociology including cultural diversity and social inequality and processes that underpin social change
- demonstrate critical knowledge of anthropological and sociological theory
- develop arguments based on a critical evaluation of evidence
- communicate anthropological and sociological perspectives and knowledge effectively
Work integrated learning
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 study this course?
- An education in cultural diversity and social change will give you the skills for living and working in an interconnected world, in such fields as international development, cultural heritage and others
- Develop sought-after skills in critical thinking and reflection, careful observation, listening, record-keeping, oral, visual and written expression, and research
- Enhance your ability to communicate interculturally
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.
Industry connections
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