Anthropology

Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)Specialisation (formal)Year: 2020

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Overview

Please be advised that the Anthropology Specialisation does not accept applications for mid-year admission. Candidates can only commence in Semester 1.

The Honours program in Anthropology is an advanced course of study that allows students to focus on specific interests within the discipline, and requires a higher standard of performance than a pass degree. Students accepted into the program undertake an additional year of study, comprising fourth-year level subjects and a short research thesis. Students must achieve honours-level grades, minimum H3 (65%), for each component of assessment in order to qualify for the award.

The Anthropology Honours program is designed to augment students’ ability to apply innovative solutions to complex problems in Anthropology and related fields. It provides a strong foundation for the future direction of graduates, whether as a means of progressing into research higher degree at the Masters or PhD level, or improving the scope of employment options and professional advancement.

Through undertaking both coursework and a minor thesis, the Anthropology Honours program enhances students’ research and analytical skills and ability to develop original ideas. Students may specialise in the discipline of Anthropology (pure honours) or in two disciplines (combined honours) depending on specialisation.

The prerequisites for entry to the Anthropology Honours program are a completed major in Anthropology with an average of at least H2A (75%) or equivalent in second and third-year subjects within the major. Students must have satisfied the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts (or equivalent) within the last five years.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this Honours specialisation, students will have:

  • acquired a detailed understanding of current theoretical issues in anthropology;
  • acquired an understanding of the history and development of anthropology;
  • developed skills necessary for original research in anthropology; and
  • acquired the formal qualifications necessary to proceed to higher degree research.

Last updated: 18 December 2020

Structure

100 credit points

Students undertaking pure Honours in Anthropology must complete:

  • 3 compulsory subjects (37.5 points) and
  • thesis subjects (50 points) and
  • elective subject (12.5 points)

Students undertaking combined Honours must complete one of the following options:

  • thesis subjects (50 points) and
  • compulsory subject ANTH40001 Philosophy and Scope of Anthropology (12.5 points) and
  • coursework from the combining discipline (equivalent to 37.5 points)

Or

  • thesis in the combining discipline (50 points) and
  • coursework from the combining discipline (12.5 points) and
  • compulsory subject ANTH40001 Philosophy and Scope of Anthropology (12.5 points) and
  • compulsory subject (12.5 points) and
  • elective Anthropology subject (12.5 points)

Total: 100 points

Please be advised that the Anthropology Specialisation does not accept applications for mid-year admission. Candidates can only commence in Semester 1.

Subject Options

Thesis (50 points)

Note: the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment.

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ANTH40009 Anthropology Thesis Part 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
ANTH40010 Anthropology Thesis Part 2
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25

Compulsory Subject (37.5 points)

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ANTH40001 Philosophy and Scope of Anthropology
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
ANTH40011 Critical Anthropological Theory
August (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ANTH40012 Explanation and Understanding
March (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Elective Subjects (12.5 points)

Code Name Study period Credit Points
DEVT90067 Migration and Development
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
CRIM40002 Qualitative Research Methods
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
DEVT50001 Development, Culture and Conflict
March (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
GEND40003 Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective
March (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GEND90007 Rethinking Rights and Global Development
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
MULT50002 Indigenous Peoples in Global Context
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
SOCI40003 Understanding The Life Course
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
SOTH40001 Relationships in Modernity
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
SOTH40002 Imagined Societies Not available in 2020 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
SOTH40003 The Critical Imagination Not available in 2020 12.5

Links

http://ssps.unimelb.edu.au/students/honours

Last updated: 18 December 2020