Anthropology and Sociology, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Advance your understanding of culture and society while developing practical and analytical skills for a dynamic world through Brunel University's BSc in Anthropology and Sociology.Anthropology explores contemporary issues like multiculturalism, identity politics, racism, ethnic nationalism, family changes, religious conflict, gender, and culture's political role, alongside fundamental questions of human nature and cross-cultural commonalities. Sociology examines social life's foundations and key societal challenges, including inequality, racism, globalisation, and migration, with a focus on media's influence, such as poverty portrayals and celebrity culture. Lecturers' cutting-edge research on global and local issues informs teaching. This four-year programme includes two six-month placements or one year-long placement, with fieldwork options worldwide—from refugees in Athens to mother-toddler groups in London. Around half of anthropology students undertake overseas placements in India, Nepal, Australia, South Africa, Papua New Guinea, or Jamaica; UK destinations include the Royal Anthropological Institute, Amnesty International, and the Department of Health.