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Anthropology

Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)Specialisation (formal)Year: 2023

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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
  • Acquired the formal qualifications necessary to proceed to higher degree research.

Last updated: 3 May 2024

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 in Anthropology (50 points) and
  • 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
  • ANTH40001 Philosophy and Scope of Anthropology (12.5 points) and
  • ANTH40011 Critical Anthropological Theory (12.5 points) and
  • ANTH40012 Explanation and Understanding OR subject listed as electives for Anthropology Honours (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)
 25
ANTH40010 Anthropology Thesis Part 2
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
ANTH40011 Critical Anthropological Theory
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ANTH40012 Explanation and Understanding
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Elective Subjects (12.5 points)

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CRIM40002 Qualitative Research Methods
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
DEVT90078 Contested Development and Culture
July (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
GEND40003 Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
GEND90007 Rethinking Rights and Global Development
August (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
SOTH40001 Relationships in Modernity
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GEND40009 Feminist & Queer Perspectives on Science
September (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
DEVT90056 The Anthropology of Development
July (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
SOCI40008 Reading Social Theory
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Links

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

Last updated: 3 May 2024