Anthropology and Sociology, BSc (Hons)

Elevate your understanding of culture and society through Brunel's Anthropology and Sociology BSc, which provides a wide range of practical and analytical skills for a dynamic world. Anthropology explores contemporary challenges such as multiculturalism, identity politics, racism, ethnic nationalism, family dynamics, religious conflict, gender, and the cultural role in politics, while addressing core questions about human nature, including cross-cultural commonalities and differences. Sociology examines the foundations of social life and key issues like inequality, racism, globalisation, and migration, with a focus at Brunel on the influence of communications media, such as portrayals of poverty and celebrity impact.Brunel's combined programme benefits from lecturers' cutting-edge research on global and local issues, informing topics like youth culture in Rwanda or cosmetic tourism. Students can undertake fieldwork worldwide, from refugees in Athens to community groups in London, with around half completing placements in diverse locations like India, Nepal, or the UK organisations such as the Royal Anthropological Institute. Options include two six-month placements or a year-long one, covering sample modules like Power, Inequality and Society, Ethnicity, Migration and Identity, and Digital Culture.

Sample Modules: Power, Inequality and Society, Ethnicity, Migration & Identity, Digital Culture. To view the full list of modules for this course and further information on degree content, please visit the Brunel website: brunel.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/Anthropology-and-Sociology-BSc