BA (Hons) Anthropology Bachelor's degree at Goldsmiths, University of London

This module will introduce you to the key theoretical and methodological underpinnings of social anthropology, and to the debates that have been central to the discipline. You'll explore the history and theories of the subject such as religion, communication and symbolism through a critical, inclusive and decolonising lens. You'll be encouraged to reflect on your own experiences of everyday aspects of culture and society, and how many everyday social practices and institutions shape our sense of

This module will introduce you to the role and scope of anthropology in the modern world. Using accessible and contemporary examples of anthropological writing and research, you'll explore how anthropology facilitates cross-cultural understanding of different 'ways of seeing', and the importance of this in an increasingly globalised context. You'll learn how twenty-first-century anthropological research addresses how all human societies participate in wide networks of social relationships under

This module guides you through the processes of designing and completing a piece of individual research through online lectures and seminars. You'll engage in discussion of current anthropological and interdisciplinary research projects which will be introduced to you by members of the Anthropology department and visiting lecturers (including from the Royal College of Art). You'll have the opportunity to construct your own research question around an appropriate topic of your choice. You'll be s

This module will introduce you to a range of interdisciplinary research methodologies, with a focus on qualitative anthropological and social research. You'll engage with critical debates using examples taken from contemporary research occurring within Goldsmiths. Topics include what constitutes ethical, inclusive, decolonised and sustainable research practice, the importance of methodologies produced from within indigenous anthropologies, as well as exploring how research methods and their outc

This module aims to give you the skills needed to work effectively in a higher education environment. Lots of the skills you will need are common to all degree subjects, and this course will be appropriate for people progressing to a wide range of programmes. You will learn verbal and written communication skills, research and critical analysis, including online research. You will gain effective study skills, including listening and note taking, record keeping and effective understanding of diff