University of Wales Trinity Saint David
UCAS Code: LVP1 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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About this course
Explore the fascinating combination of Anthropology and History in our Joint Honours Programme, designed to help you understand both the complexities of human societies and their historical roots.
This course offers a unique opportunity to delve into how people and cultures have evolved over time, giving you the skills and knowledge to analyse the past and present in a way that is relevant to today’s world.
By studying Anthropology, you will learn about human diversity, exploring the different ways people live, think, and behave across the globe.
You will examine social organisation, looking at how societies are structured, and how cultural differences shape the way people interact. From ritual traditions to everyday practices, you will gain insights into what makes us human and how we connect with each other. A key part of anthropology is cultural analysis, which will teach you to look beyond the surface to understand the deeper meaning behind actions, beliefs, and customs.
On the History side of the course, you will study significant events and ideas that have shaped the world we live in. Historical context is crucial for understanding not just what happened in the past, but why it matters today. You will explore topics like societal development, examining how different cultures and civilisations have grown and changed over time. You will also study key themes such as power, conflict, and social movements, all while developing your critical thinking skills.
Throughout the programme, you will develop cross-cultural understanding, learning how to compare and contrast different societies and historical periods.
You will be encouraged to think critically about issues like social justice, equality and diversity, and how they relate to the past and present.
The course will challenge you to question how societies function and change, helping you build a well-rounded perspective on the world.
One of the strengths of this programme is its research-based teaching. You will have the opportunity to engage with innovative research conducted by experts in both Anthropology and History, ensuring that your learning is always up to date and relevant.
As you progress through your degree, you will develop the research and analytical skills needed to succeed in a wide range of careers.
This course offers a rewarding journey into two complementary disciplines. With a solid foundation in both Anthropology and History, you will be equipped to understand the world in a deeper, more meaningful way.
Modules
Our philosophy emphasises a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to learning. We believe in fostering critical thinking, cultural awareness, and historical understanding through research-based teaching and active engagement with diverse perspectives.
Year 1
In the first year, you will build foundational knowledge in both Anthropology and History. You will explore human diversity, social organisation, and significant historical events, developing essential skills in cultural analysis and historical context.
Compulsory -
The Modern World (20 credits)
Exploring the Humanities (20 Credits)
Doing History: Past in Practice (20 credits)
The Medieval World (20 credits)
Optional -
People's Worlds: Interaction with the Environment
Year 2
The second year deepens your understanding of cultural differences and historical developments. You will engage with advanced topics in social structures, power dynamics, and societal changes, enhancing your critical thinking and research abilities.
Optional -
Activism, Protest and Campaigning for Global Justice (20 credits)
Britain and the Great War (20 credits)
Cold war, hot wars. Global perspectives on post-war history (20 credits)
Gwlad, gwlad: Aspects of Welsh History 1200 to the present day (20 credits)
Professional Placement
Living in Multi-Cultural Worlds
Global Genocides
Year 3
In the final year, you will focus on specialised areas of interest, conducting independent research projects. You will synthesise your learning to analyse complex issues in Anthropology and History, preparing for diverse career paths or further academic pursuits.
Compulsory -
Independent Project (40 credits)
Optional -
Women and Religion (20 credits)
Activism, Protest and Campaigning for Global Justice (20 credits)
Living in Multi-Cultural Worlds
Global Genocides
The World of Han China (206 BCE to 220 CE) (Ancient History )
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Understanding the Enlightenment (20 credits)
Assessment methods
The programme is assessed in a variety of ways and will include several of the following type of assessment: essays of 1,000 to 4,000 words in length, document analysis, book/ journal reviews, short reports and reflective journals, group and individual presentations, dissertations of 10,000 words.
The Uni
Lampeter/Carmarthen Campus
Humanities and Social Sciences
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Top job areas of graduates
History is a very popular subject (although numbers have fallen of late) — in 2015, over 10,000 UK students graduated in a history-related course. Obviously, there aren't 11,000 jobs as historians available every year, but history is a good, flexible degree that allows graduates to go into a wide range of different jobs, and consequently history graduates have an unemployment rate comparable to the national graduate average. Many — probably most — jobs for graduates don't ask for a particular degree to go into them and history graduates are well set to take advantage. That's why so many go into jobs in the finance industry, human resources, marketing, PR and events management, as well as the more obvious roles in education, welfare and the arts. Around one in five history graduates went into further study last year. History and teaching were the most popular further study subjects for history graduates, but law, journalism, and politics were also popular postgraduate courses.
Anthropology
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Top job areas of graduates
This is a pretty flexible degree and a good one if you want to keep your options open. Just over 1,250 graduates completed anthropology degrees last year, and they were well spread out across a whole range of jobs — many industries have jobs that can be done by anthropology graduates and unlike a lot of degrees, there aren't many jobs we can point to and say ‘graduates from this degree do that job’. Management, marketing, housing and recruitment jobs are the most popular, though, and many graduates go into the education or social care sectors. Graduates are also rather more likely than average to work in London, or to go overseas to work. This is quite a popular subject at postgraduate level, and if you want to go into research, you'll need to think about postgrad study - and it's one of the few where numbers are on the up at the moment.
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History
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Anthropology
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