Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of International Studies / Bachelor of Social Science - Anthropology in Bankstown Australia | Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University
|
Bankstown 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 systems. This Anthropology specialization in the Bachelor of Social Science enables students to analyze cultural behaviors worldwide, identifying both universal traits and unique cultural variations while studying how humans structure their societies and construct 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 relationships between indigenous communities and modern states.
The program emphasizes cultures of Australasia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific region, along with intercultural exchanges occurring at both global and community scales. Students gain comprehensive multicultural understanding while developing essential research skills and ethical frameworks applicable to diverse professional and academic settings.
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
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