BA Anthropology

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

B.A (Anthropology) or Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology is an Under-Graduate Anthropology course. Anthropology covers the study of the evolution of man and also the socio-cultural development of humans. The Bachelor of Arts course in Anthropology also covers the study of several branches of anthropology such as Socio-cultural, Biological-Physical, Applied, Linguistic, and Archaeological that deal with various aspects of human developments.

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology is three years duration and the syllabus is divided into six semesters. The Bachelor of Arts course in Anthropology is career orienting in nature that opens many jobs for them after its completion in various fields.

B.A (Anthropology) Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have completed 10+2 in any stream or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board.
• The admissions are usually based on merit in the qualifying examination. In some colleges, the admissions are based on merit, interview, or written test.

B.A (Anthropology) Syllabus

Syllabus of Anthropology course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

B.A (Anthropology) Colleges

• MVR Degree College, Vishakhapatnam
• Saint Claret College, Lower Subansiri
• Government Ram Bhajan Rai New Education Society Post Graduate College, Jashpur
• New Arts Commerce and Science College, Ahmednagar

B.A (Anthropology) Course Suitability

• The candidates who have to have an interest in studying different cultures and pretty interesting to almost everyone are a good match for it.
• Applicants who are good at data analysis and communication can go for this course.
• They should also have the ability to gather, assess and interpret data; oral communication and presentation skills; time management; discussion, and group work skills.
• Students also possess essential skills like statistical and computing techniques; a high level of cultural awareness; clear, logical, and independent thinking; organizing and planning, and problem-solving.

How is the B.A (Anthropology) Course Beneficial?

• 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. A 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.
• More in western countries, Anthropologists find employment in the field of medicine, law, business, and other professional institutions. The graduates can also find work in various public health programs, community development activities, etc.
• Social problems like birth control, labor unrest, juvenile delinquency, and the mortality rate can be analyzed correctly and dealt with with the help of information gathered from anthropological studies.
• Knowledge of Anthropology gained after acquiring a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology degree gives one an opportunity to work and relate with people of many groups and cultures and closely interact with them.

B.A (Anthropology) Employment Areas

• Art Galleries
• Anthropological Survey of India
• Conservation Organizations
• Commission for Schedule Tribes / Commission for Scheduled Castes
• Documentary Film Companies
• Human Resource Departments of Corporate Houses and Industries
• Minority Commission
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Other Backward Classes Commission
• World Health Organization (WHO)

B.A (Anthropology) Job Types

• Archivist
• Archaeologist
• Curator
• Culture Resource Manager
• Linguist
• Media House Social Worker
• Research Scholar
• Tour Guide
• Urban Planner

Similar Course in B.A (Anthropology)

• B.A. (Hons.) (Anthropology)

Advanced Courses in B.A (Anthropology)

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