Anthropology with Foundation - BA (Hons)

University of Plymouth

Explore diverse cultures from day one of your foundation year. Learn by doing – interview refugees in the region, learn how communities connect through sport and use our coastal location to understand the sea’s role in shaping local life.

You will be evaluated entirely through coursework designed to reflect professional anthropological practice – no exams, just meaningful, inclusive assessments that build career-ready skills.

Engage with anthropology first-hand through immersive field trips, including international fieldwork outside the UK where you'll apply essential research skills in real-world settings.

Learn from leading anthropologists actively publishing cutting-edge research, while shaping your own education by proposing topics – from marine ethnography to crime control – making the curriculum as diverse as your interests.

- you are interested in the many ways people live – how we grow, speak, build cultures and leave traces behind - you are eager to deepen your understanding by actively participating in hands-on research and fieldwork - you aim to develop foundational knowledge and skills before pursuing the full degree - you are looking for the freedom to explore a wide range of career paths.