School of Anthropology & Conservation

Excellence in diversity Global in reach


Ranked 1st in the National Student Survey 2012

In the NSS 2012 Anthropology at Kent has been ranked 1st in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction and 1st in the UK for Teaching. Find out more of the reasons why students rank us 1st and about what our alumni are doing now.

 

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We offer a diverse range of BA and BSc programmes including opportunities to study abroad, in a foreign language and also joint honours.

BSc (Hons) Anthropology

Incorporating modules in both social and biological anthropology to give you a broad picture of what it is to be 'human'.

BSc (Hons) Biological Anthropology

Study human evolution and adaptation utilising our specialist osteology lab; plus the option to study in the USA.

BA (Hons) Environmental Studies

We give you the unique opportunity to explore environmental issues from both social sciences and humanitities perspectives.

BA (Hons) Liberal Arts

New for 2013: Harnessing strengths across key disciplines to address global issues. 4 year programme with year abroad.

BSc (Hons) Medical Anthropology

This specialist programmes explores the causes and consequences of illness and disease.

BA (Hons) Social Anthropology

Unique Social Anthropology degree; opportunities include visual anthropology, a year abroad and study with a language!

BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation

This 3 year programme emphasises the practical knowledge and field skills needed in modern conservation science.

 

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Our superb suite of Masters programmes provide students with unique, specialist opportunities.

View our full list of Masters programmes.

 

These programmes are NEW for 2012:

MA in Anthropology and Conservation

Integration of theoretical perspectives and methodologies from Anthropology and Conservation.

IUCN Photo Library © David Huberman

MSc in Conservation and Business

Successful biodiversity conservation relies on an understanding of business principles, practices and tools.

MSc in Conservation and Plant Science

Providing students with a knowledge base and the practical experience to address issues relating to plant biodiversity conservation and management.

Bossou Chimpanzee. Photo by Anup Shah

MSc in Conservation and Primate Behaviour

Enhance your understanding of primate behaviour and primate conservation.

 

These are a few of our flagship programmes:

Seychelles paradise flycatcher

MSc in Conservation Biology

Enhance your knowledge and the practical experience to address issues relating to biodiversity conservation & management.

MSc in Ethnobotany

Fundamentally interdisciplinary: connecting anthropology, botany, natural resource management and environmental history

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Research Degrees

Biodiversity Management Research Degrees

PhD & MSc by research with an interdisciplinary and international focus. Providing training for conservation practitioners.

Anthropology & Ethnobiology Research Degrees

PhD, MA & MSc by research give you access to research methods training & supervision by internationally recognised researchers.

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Last Updated: 15/05/2013