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About the course
This major combines anthropology and sociology to examine cultural diversity and how social groups, institutions and broader political and economic forces shape human life. You’ll compare societies across history and the contemporary world, building a deeper understanding of what it means to be human and how societies function. This is an undergraduate major within a Bachelor of Arts at Curtin University. The programme explores human behaviour, research methods, and applied psychology for community and organisational settings.
Career outcome
With growing globalisation and cultural change, graduates with anthropology and sociology expertise can support organisations seeking insight into human behaviour and social systems. This major can complement pathways into areas such as journalism and media, public relations, international relations, marketing, heritage and public health. Typical roles include anthropologist, sociologist and heritage specialist from a Curtin University undergraduate major in sociology-related studies. Preparing graduates for human resources support, community services, and psychology-related graduate pathways.
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