B.Sc (Hons) Anthropology

Bachelor of Science Honors in Anthropology

B.Sc (Hons) Anthropology or Bachelor of Science Honors in Anthropology is an Under-Graduate Anthropological Science course. The Anthropology Honors course covers the study of the evolution of man and also the socio-cultural development of humans. The Honors in Anthropology course also covers the study of several branches of anthropology (Socio-Cultural, Biological-Physical, Applied, Linguistic, and Archaeological) that deal with various aspects of human developments, from a scientific viewpoint.

During the Bachelor of Science Honors course in Anthropology 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, a 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 candidates must have qualified for their 10+2 or equivalent examination in the Science stream from a recognized board
• Some reputed colleges and institutes demand a minimum of 50% aggregate marks at their Intermediate level.
• Also, a few of the very reputed colleges and institutes do conduct entrance examinations to get admission to their B.Sc Honors in 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

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

B.Sc (Hons) Anthropology Colleges

• University of Delhi - DU, Delhi
• Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar
• B.J.B. Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar
• DAV University, Jalandhar

B.Sc (Hons) Anthropology Course Suitability

• Candidates who want to and are willing to know about the human origin and its evolutions through the layers of periods and passage of time are a good suit for it.
• Second, those who are thinking of taking up the research work in this field along with a master’ Degree also can go for this course.
• They should have learning and study skills; written communication; analytical and critical skills; the 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; a high level of cultural awareness; clear, logical, and independent thinking.

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

• B.Sc Honors in 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. 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.
• 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, 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 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 recruit a number of anthropologists to conduct research activities.

B.Sc (Hons) Anthropology Employment Areas

• Art Galleries / Libraries
• Anthropological Survey of India
• Commission for Scheduled Castes / Commission for Scheduled Tribes / Other Backward Classes Commission / Minority Commission
• Criminal Investigation Departments
• Documentary Film Companies
• Historical Societies / Museums
• Human Resource Departments of Corporate Houses and Industries
• Insurance Companies
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
• 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

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

Advanced Courses in B.Sc (Hons) Anthropology

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