B.Sc. (Hons.) (Anthropology)
Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Anthropology

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B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology or Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Anthropology is an undergraduate Anthropological Science course. The course covers the study of the evolution of man and also the socio-cultural development of humans. The course also covers the study of several branches of anthropology (Socio-cultural, Biological-Physical, Applied, Linguistic and Archaeological) that deals with various aspects of human developments, from scientific viewpoint. During the course of three years, the students have a number of field visits and are asked to conduct their own research and data analysis for purposes of the project due at the end of each semester. This means that the study of this science includes Field research, Field project for the thesis and Language training also. Regarding the duration of the course it is three years.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology Eligibility

• The basic eligibility criterion for pursuing a B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology degree is qualifying 10+2 or equivalent examination in Science stream from a recognized board of the country. Some reputed colleges and institutes demand a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2 as qualifying criteria to secure admission in this degree course.
• Also, a few of the very reputed colleges and institutes do conduct entrance examination to get admission to their B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology degree course. Selection to the degree course in these colleges is based on marks secured in the final merit i.e. total marks aggregated in the final exams of 10+2 and the entrance exam.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology Syllabus

The below provided syllabus is provided by the University of Calcutta, Kolkata.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology Colleges

• University of Delhi
• Dr. Hari Singh Gour University
• B.J.B. Autonomous College
• Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University

B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology Course Suitability

• Candidates those who want to and are willing of knowing about the human origin and its evolutions through the layers of periods and passage of time are good suit for it.
• Second, those who are thinking of taking up the research work in this field along with Masters’ Degree also can go for this course.
• They should have learning and study skills; written communication; analytical and critical skills; ability to gather, assess and interpret data; oral communication and presentation skills.
• They should also have time management skills; discussion and group work skills; statistical and computing techniques; high level of cultural awareness; clear, logical and independent thinking.

How is B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology Course Beneficial?

• B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology degree serves as a basis for further higher studies in this field such as M.Sc., Ph.D. and M.Phil. degree in Anthropology, the successful completion of which makes one eligible for the post of a lecturer in any university / college.
• Anthropology is a very interesting subject as it is the study of mankind as a whole, right from its birth till the present day man. The bachelor’s degree in Anthropology gives the student vast knowledge of the biological, socio-cultural, pre-historic and every other aspect of human evolution and development.
• The Anthropology graduates can also find work in the fields of medicine, epidemiology, public health, ethnic, community or area studies, linguistics, cognitive psychology, neural science, various public health programs, community development activities, etc.
• Social problems like birth control, labor unrest, juvenile delinquency, mortality rate can be analyzed correctly and dealt with the help of information gathered from anthropological studies.
• Knowledge of Anthropology gained after acquiring B.Sc. (Hons.) (Anthropology) degree gives one an opportunity to work and relate with people of many groups and cultures and closely interact with them.
• International agencies like WHO, UNESCO and UNICEF also recruits number of anthropologists to conduct research activities.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology Employment Areas

• Anthropological Survey of India
• Art Galleries
• Commission for Scheduled Castes
• Commission for Schedule Tribes
• Criminal Investigation Departments
• Documentary Film Companies
• Historical Societies
• Human Resource Departments of Corporate Houses and Industries
• Insurance Companies
• Libraries
• Minority Commission
• Museums
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Other Backward Classes Commission
• Planning Commission
• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
• World Health Organization (WHO)

B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology Job Types

• Archaeologists
• Archivists
• Culture Resource Managers
• Curators
• Linguists
• Research Scholar
• Social Workers in Media Houses
• Tour Guides
• Urban Planners

Advance Courses in Anthropology

• M.Sc. (Anthropology)
• M.Phil. (Anthropology)
• Ph.D. (Anthropology)