Conjoint: BA/BGlobalSt major in Anthropology

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The study of Anthropology includes Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Social Anthropology and Ethnomusicology. You can specialise in any one of these fields, or you can choose to study across these areas. Anthropology bridges the natural sciences, human sciences and humanities, and we embrace a unified approach.
The University of Auckland was ranked 37th in the world for Archaeology and 48th in the world for Anthropology in the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

You can study topics ranging from human evolution and the development of human culture to aspects of modern society.
Our courses include:
- Analysis of past human behaviour and culture through what has been left behind
- How humans have evolved and continue to respond to changing circumstances
- Cultures, societies and ways of life, ranging from tribal communities to postmodern societies
- Music and its social functions in different cultures and societies

Anthropology can develop skills in communication and analysis, as well as an awareness of culture, ethnicity and society. Anthropology can lead to careers in aid and development agencies; teaching; archaeology; health, social or environmental research; tourism; iwi authorities; museums; local or central government.

You can take a major in Anthropology as one of your two BA majors (a double major). You will need to pass at least 120 points (eight courses) towards each of your majors, including at least 45 points (three courses) at Stage III.

Complete 120 points comprising:

30 points for all Compulsory Courses, and
At least 15 points from Stage II Elective Courses, and
45 to 75 points from Additional Elective Courses

Selected courses must include at least 45 points at level 300.

Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

ANTHRO 108 - Being Human (15 points)

ANTHRO 110 - Culture and Creativity (15 points)

Stage II Elective Courses

Complete at least 15 points from the following:

ANTHRO 200 - Archaeology: Understanding the Past (15 points)

ANTHRO 201 - Human Evolution (15 points)

ANTHRO 202 - Music and Identity in World Music Cultures (15 points)

ANTHRO 228 - Thinking Like a Social Anthropologist (15 points)

Additional Elective Courses

Complete 45 to 75 points from the following:

ANTHRO 108 - Being Human (15 points)

ANTHRO 110 - Culture and Creativity (15 points)

MAORI 130 - Te Ao Māori: The Māori World (15 points)

ANTHRO 200 - Archaeology: Understanding the Past (15 points)

ANTHRO 201 - Human Evolution (15 points)

ANTHRO 202 - Music and Identity in World Music Cultures (15 points)

ANTHRO 205 - Primate Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation (15 points)

ANTHRO 206 - Origins of Civilisation (15 points)

ANTHRO 207 - Archaeological History of Aotearoa New Zealand (15 points)

ANTHRO 208 - Biosocial Medical Anthropology (15 points)

ANTHRO 212 - Ethnographic Film and Photography (15 points)

ANTHRO 213 - Questioning Race and Racism (15 points)

ANTHRO 217 - Rhythm, Blues and Rock (15 points)

ANTHRO 226 - Imperialism and Immigration in the Americas (15 points)

ANTHRO 227 - Future Generations Anthropology (15 points)

ANTHRO 228 - Thinking Like a Social Anthropologist (15 points)

ANTHRO 234 - Popular Musics of the Pacific (15 points)

ANTHRO 235 - The Anthropology of Human Remains (15 points)

ANTHRO 236 - Special Topic (15 points)

ANTHRO 237 - Economy and Culture (15 points)

ANTHRO 241 - Anthropology of the Body (15 points)

ANTHRO 248 - Special Topic (15 points)

ANTHRO 250 - World-view and Religion (15 points)

ANTHRO 252 - Global Heritage Management (15 points)

ANTHRO 278 - Indigenous Food Security (15 points)

MAORI 230 - Te Ao Hurihuri / Te Tiriti o Waitangi (15 points)

ANTHRO 301 - Contemporary Research in Music and Culture (15 points)

ANTHRO 306 - Pacific Archaeology (15 points)

ANTHRO 317 - Field Methods in Archaeology (15 points)

ANTHRO 319 - World-view and Religion (15 points)

ANTHRO 321 - Equality and Inequality (15 points)

ANTHRO 329 - Music of East Asia: Tradition, Modernity and Globalisation (15 points)

ANTHRO 337 - Birth, Death, and Disease: Anthropological Demography (15 points)

ANTHRO 340 - Heritage Conservation in Aotearoa (15 points)

ANTHRO 345 - Directed Study in Anthropology (15 points)

ANTHRO 348 - Perspectives on Human Growth (15 points)

ANTHRO 349 - Primate Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation (15 points)

ANTHRO 351 - Special Topic (15 points)

ANTHRO 352 - Special Topic: Applied Anthropology (15 points)

ANTHRO 353 - Archaeology in Practice (15 points)

ANTHRO 354 - Anthropology of the Body (15 points)

ANTHRO 357 - Gender, Sexuality and Popular Music (15 points)

ANTHRO 360 - Special Topic (15 points)

ANTHRO 366 - Medicine, Power and Politics (15 points)

ANTHRO 367 - The Anthropology of Human Remains (15 points)

ANTHRO 370 - Special Topic (15 points)

ANTHRO 372 - Biosocial Medical Anthropology (15 points)

ANTHRO 373 - Anthropological Images (15 points)

ANTHRO 374 - Economy and Culture (15 points)

ANTHRO 377 - Whiteness in the Settler State (15 points)

ANTHRO 378 - Indigenous Food Security (15 points)

ANTHRO 379 - Anthropology of Development (15 points)

MAORI 330 - Te Ao Hōu / Contemporary Māori Issues (15 points)

MAORI 396 - Tikanga: Ancestral Ways (15 points)