Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA/Bachelor of Social Science - Anthropology in Parramatta Australia | Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University
|
Parramatta Australia
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Qualification
Dual Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
28,928
(c. USD20,329.73)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Social Anthropology explores human societies and their cultural expressions.
The Anthropology specialization in the Bachelor of Social Science enables students to analyze cultural behaviors worldwide, identifying both universal traits and unique cultural variations while investigating how societies structure meaning.
Key study areas encompass anthropology's historical evolution; cultural impacts of globalization; systems of power; gender studies; concepts of identity; ethnographic research techniques; and indigenous communities' relationships with modern states. The program emphasizes cultures of Australasia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific, along with intercultural dynamics at regional and global scales.
This major aims to develop students' cross-cultural understanding while delivering comprehensive training in research methodologies and ethical practices applicable to diverse career paths and academic pursuits.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Successful completion of Global Assessment Certificate with a GPA of 2.3.
Successful completion of Year 12 with an ATAR of 60, successful completion of a recognised foundation studies program, 1 year of university studies or completion of a qualification equivalent to an Australian AQF Certificate IV.
2 years full-time study at a recognised postsecondary institution where the language of instruction is English.
IELTS - 6.5 overall score - Minimum 6.0 in each subtest
Total score 82 - Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24
Paper Based Test - 575
Tuition
AUD
28,928