Anthropology

About Anthropology

Anthropology at Aberdeen is the study of the diversity of human communities and cultures around the world. It brings together theories about ‘being human’ from a wide range of Western and non-Western thinkers to understand human action, culture and thought, as studied through long-term international research with the communities themselves.

You can choose to focus on a single honours degree in Anthropology, or pursue a joint honours degree combining Anthropology with a range of other subjects.

Why Anthropology at Aberdeen?

• Global Top 100 for Anthropology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
• Gain a deeper understanding of human behaviour, along with other key skills that apply to a range of sectors. Recent graduates have gone into research, teaching, media, politics, business, the public sector, and more