University of Aberdeen
Anthropology
Scotland, United Kingdom · UCAS L600
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
£20,800 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
L600
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Course Overview
Anthropology at University of Aberdeen in Scotland, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Anthropology graduates work in international development, cultural consulting, NGOs, government research, museums, heritage and academia. Skills in cross-cultural understanding and fieldwork are valued by global organisations.
Student life (indicative)
Aberdeen offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
13,930
Staff Ratio
13.0:1
International
19.0%
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£31,600
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Anthropology
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Anthropology topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Anthropology
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Social sciences
- Sociology
- Scientific sociology
- Religious sociology
- Political sociology
- Developmental sociology
- European sociology
- Medical sociology
- Applied sociology
- Health sociology
- Social research
- Anthropology
- Biological anthropology
- Anthropological archaeology
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
13,930
Total students
Staff Ratio
13:1
Students per staff
International Students
19%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool maritime
Safety Index (indicative)
7.8/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle | Historic / heritage
Student Life & City (indicative)
Aberdeen offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- Aberdeen offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Active pub & club scene
- Historic city & heritage
- Beach lifestyle
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£31,600
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Anthropology graduates work in international development, cultural consulting, NGOs, government research, museums, heritage and academia. Skills in cross-cultural understanding and fieldwork are valued by global organisations.
- Anthropology graduates work in international development, cultural consulting, NGOs, government research, museums, heritage and academia.
- Skills in cross-cultural understanding and fieldwork are valued by global organisations.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Energy
- Healthcare
- Law
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,410/month budget (housing $820, food $305, transport $85) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,410/month budget (housing $820, food $305, transport $85) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
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