Anthropology is the study of human beings and the societies and cultures they live in. Anthropologists study a diversity of cultures in all their complexity and richness in places that are both unfamiliar and familiar. The aim of anthropology is to address the way cultural traditions continue and change over time, and how we can understand and explain human beliefs and behaviour. During your studies you'll have access to the Anthropology Museum, which is home to the largest university collection of ethnographic cultural materials in Australia.

The Bachelor of Arts provides you with a well-rounded education, the ability to think and analyse, to write effectively, and the specialist knowledge gained in your major. As a result, a BA opens up a range of career opportunities including but not limited to:

• advertising, marketing, PR and media
• arts curatorship
• communications
• community/voluntary sector
• foreign affairs and trade
• government sector
• project management
• theatre direction and production.

Alternatively, you may choose to progress to honours, which further enhances your career prospects. Many employers, such as those in the public and finance sectors, require you to hold an honours degree.