Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons.) Anthropology

About Course

BA (Hons) Anthropology is a bachelor's degree in anthropology. Anthropology is the study of people. The Honours Anthropology course introduces students to key questions, issues, and problems. They shall be able to study all kinds of human society and culture and will develop an understanding of the relevance of anthropology for understanding contemporary cultural issues.

The Bachelor of Arts Honours course in Anthropology has origins in the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. Bachelor of Arts Honours course in Anthropology is generally three academic year degree course and it may be provided on a part-time basis by certain institutes.

Course Highlights

Particulars	Values
Course Name	Bachelor Of Arts Honours in Anthropology
Course Level	Under Graduate (PG)
Course Duration	3 Years
Examination Type	Semester Based
Eligibility Criteria	50% aggregate marks in 10+2 or equivalent exam
Admission Process	Merit Based/ Entrance Based
Specialization	Anthropology
Internship	Yes
Entrance Exams	AUCET, UET, etc.
Course Fee	INR 35,000
Average Annual Salary	INR 2 LPA
Top Recruiting Opportunities	Archeology, Research, Medicine, Teaching
Job Profiles	Anthropologist, Linguistic analyst, Researcher, Teacher

Why Study BA Hons. in Anthropology?

This course enables students to undertake a variety of activities related to anthropology.

Higher education can be in relevant subjects, e.g. Master, etc., are attended.

graduates can work in the public and non-profit sectors, in all areas of public service, local government, charities, central government, universities, international organizations, museums, voluntary organizations.

students also have careers related to research and teaching in higher education, film and media, journalism, enforcement or advocacy for NGOs and development agencies.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant must pass a 10+2 exam or equivalent from a recognized government or central body.

Must achieve at least 55% (45% to 50% for narrow category applicants) points plus two points or equivalent.

Must not have outstanding arrears or deficiencies in one or more subjects at plus two or equivalent at time of admission.

In addition to the admission criteria listed above, different colleges and institutions may have their own additional criteria that students must meet for admission.

Restricted category students are required to present a booking certificate issued by the relevant authorities to claim the benefits.

Admission Process

Students who pass the 10+2 board exams with a score of 55% (45% to 50% for students in the restricted category) may apply to boarding schools offering the course.

Some universities/colleges have common university entrance tests (Hons), so students must apply.

students must pass these exams (which they must be eligible for) to take the course.

After the test, suitable candidates are ranked and candidates are invited to counselling by the respective university during the recruitment process.

At the end of the orientation and admissions process, the definitive study place is allocated to the person who is subject to tuition fees and enrolled in the academic year.

The new academic year begins as soon as all the above processes are completed.

Top Colleges Providing BA Hons. in Anthropology

Name of College	Average Annual Fee (INR)	Location
Dr. Hari Singh Gour University	INR 20,000	Madhya Pradesh
Panjab University	INR 25,000	Punjab
Amity University	INR 55,000	Noida

Job Profiles

Some of the famous expert avenues open to successful graduates of the BA Hons. in Anthropology degree are indexed underneath with the corresponding salaries provided for the respective positions.

Job Profiles	Job Description	Average Salary in INR
Epidemiologist	The work of an epidemiologist would involve knowledge of physical anthropology, where the application of epidemiology and related concepts would be used to prevent and solve public health problems	INR 14,30,504
Archeologist	The archaeologist's role would generally be field-related and practical. This would require practical or applied anthropological knowledge	INR 8,40,000
Linguist	A linguist has to work with languages. Career opportunities for linguists are very diverse and can be found in fields such as interpreting, translation and forensics, as well as in the military.	INR 5,50,000
Teacher	Teachers need to teach students, track their progress, create tests, and guide students through their learning process.	INR 2,00,000

Scope for BA Hons. in Anthropology

The scope of anthropology in India and abroad is vast and growing rapidly, with anthropologists making significant contributions to the field. There are many career opportunities in this field depending on your area of ??interest. If you want to learn more about the differences and similarities between people, an anthropology course is a great choice for you.

BA Hons. in Anthropology: Career Prospects

Earning an anthropology degree offers a variety of candidates to choose from in terms of careers. You can choose between areas such as research and fieldwork and more complex areas such as epidemiology, medicine and public health.