Anthropology BA (Hons)
Goldsmiths, University of London
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**Why study BA Anthropology at Goldsmiths****On this degree youll explore anthropology from fresh, contemporary perspectives.**- Youll investigate the world of anthropology from a new angle, drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives to approach issues such as the environment, the state, its politics towards refugees and asylum seekers.- The BA Anthropology degree offers a challenging and contemporary syllabus. Youll explore key anthropological debates and use them to help you understand ...Read more


Why study BA Anthropology at Goldsmiths


On this degree you'll explore anthropology from fresh, contemporary perspectives.

- You'll investigate the world of anthropology from a new angle, drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives to approach issues such as the environment, the state, its politics towards refugees and asylum seekers.- The BA Anthropology degree offers a challenging and contemporary syllabus. You'll explore key anthropological debates and use them to help you understand contemporary societal and cultural issues.- We offer a fresher approach to the subject than other universities – from the impact of the environmental crisis and austerity economics, to border politics, the state and racism, you’ll learn much more than just ‘traditional’ anthropology. This is one of the reasons we were ranked top 10 in the UK for anthropology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject in 2023.- In the first two years, you’ll concentrate on contemporary anthropological approaches and concepts, such as kinship, ritual, critical ecologies, and intersectionality. You'll also learn to analyse these concepts using video, film and written texts, and you’ll get to study about different regions of the world in depth.- You'll also hone your anthropological skills by choosing from a selection of optional modules, tailoring your degree to your own interests, aspirations and future employability.- You'll explore links between theoretical issues and ethnographic studies, enabling you to think critically about culture and society in Britain, and around the world.- Our graduates have gone on to work for the UN, World Bank, NGOs, law companies and corporate social responsibility (CSR) consultancies.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
21st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
60th
Anthropology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
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Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Anthropology graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Anthropology graduate salary
£22,000
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Evie
25 Feb 23

Has really engaging course material and an expansive library, pleasant classrooms and buildings..Read more

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Artur
24 Feb 23

Great, inclusive atmosphere, very open for queer people. Minus is that despite studying filmmaking and photography we have no access to..Read more

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23%
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16%
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Evie
25 Feb 23
Anthropology BA (Hons)
Has really engaging course material and an expansive library, pleasant classrooms and buildings...
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Artur
24 Feb 23
Great, inclusive atmosphere, very open for queer people. Minus is that despite studying filmmaking and photography we have no access to...
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Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London , Lewisham

Goldsmiths, University of London - a part of the esteemed University of London - is a pioneering institution in the UK’s capital....

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