I am only 16 and have recently posted my college applications. Although, I still have time to decide on what to aim towards, in terms of a degree, I have been researching on degrees, and anthropology appeals to me very much.
Before I came across anthropology, I had already decided on the A-levels I wanted to take; Philosophy, English Literature, Sociology, and Religious Studies (however, because not all colleges offer a religious studies A level, I am prepared to exchange it for Phsychology if I have to). It was after I had decided on these that i came across anthropology and realised all these subjects relate to it.
I would like to know what sorts of career prospects are available to those with anthropology degrees. I am asking these questions now because I need to know what to aim towards in order to be able to select my A levels accordingly.
2006-12-02 11:43:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Anthropology
As anthropology is the study of humans and their problems theoretically you could work in any field. It´s a good thing to study
2006-12-02 12:27:48 · answer #1 · answered by ryan g 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'm not familiar with sociocultural anthropology (which, by your other chosen A-levels, I'm assuming that's what you want to go into). That was my original intention until I accidentally fell into biological anthropology, which I'm enjoying much more!
You'd probably be going for a BA in your undergraduate studies, which honestly won't take you very far into anthropology. The best you'll probably be able to do is become a teaching assistant for lower-level coursework, or related internships. (The best internships however are in biological anthropology and archaeology.) Most people with their BA don't do anything in anthropology. We have people from my department go into social services, business, education, etc.
Check out the American Anthropological Association for career listings to give you an idea of where you could go after graduate work, even if you're not from the US.
2006-12-04 07:35:19 · answer #2 · answered by sun of samsa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With just an undergraduate degree in Anthropology, you probably won't be working in the field. You can find a number of job outside of the field in government and non-profit organisations, national parks or just some of those jobs that require a BA in anything. I do think, it's a worthwhile degree anyways especially since you are interested in the Arts. Arts degrees don't always come with a direct path.
To work with, teach or be an Anthropologist, you'll need at least a MA and idealy a PHD.
2006-12-02 14:11:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
AB maor in Anthroplogy is a rare degree because it is a prerequisite in other courses. Archeology, maybe a Major in Bachelor of Arts degree.
2006-12-02 22:33:04 · answer #4 · answered by wilma m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see no math, biology, chemistry or any other science in your A list. Do not try to tell me sociology is a science; it is not. In any degree, it will be judged on it's rigor. Do not sell your self short. Rigor up!!
2006-12-02 14:41:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I,m afraid there are not too many. I would say go with English the prospects of employment are better there and save anthro as a second major or a hobby.
2006-12-03 12:15:23 · answer #6 · answered by wracpres1 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋