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Anthropology explores human cultures across time and geography, comparing societies worldwide. Our BA (Hons) Anthropology program at University College Cork integrates multiple disciplines to investigate human identity and evolution. This dynamic course provides fresh perspectives on global societies, deepening your understanding of human diversity while preparing you as a global citizen for tomorrow's challenges.
Anthropology engages with humanity's enduring questions about existence, bringing depth to our understanding of different lifestyles. As an inclusive field, it examines all cultural approaches equally, documenting diverse solutions to universal human challenges.
This discipline is particularly relevant today as we navigate an interconnected world. Anthropologists bridge cultural gaps through meaningful dialogue. Our degree program tackles these critical issues while preparing you for fulfilling careers or advanced studies that will captivate your intellect.
Our Anthropology BA examines these themes through a curriculum grounded in core anthropological principles, while also incorporating Archaeology, Sociology, and related fields like Celtic Studies, Ethnomusicology, History, Philosophy, Folklore, and Religious Studies.
Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate
Duolingo English Test (DET): DET 120 with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section
IELTS - International English Language Testing System/ IELTS Indicator Test: Minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition Test: Minimum overall score of 90 and minimum of 20 in each section
University of Cambridge: 176+ on the Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English i.e.
Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) First Certificate, Grade A (CEFR Level C1)
Pearson PTE Academic: Minimum of 63 (with at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section)