BSc (Hons)Evolutionary Anthropology

Study location	United Kingdom, Liverpool
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	V4B1

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 88-89 or above, with at least 21 in Listening and Writing, 22 in Reading and 23 in Speaking CAE: 176 points overall with no component less than 162

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	liverpool.ac.uk/..pology-bsc-hons/overview

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Programme Year One

You will be introduced to the archaeology of human origins, evolutionary psychology and the principles of anatomy and human biology.

Core modules:

The Origins of Humanity
Principles of Archaeology
Introduction to Bioanthropology
Evolution of the Human Mind
Issues in Evolutionary Anthropology

Optional modules include modules from Earth and Environmental Sciences, and the Life Sciences chosen to support a knowledge of the context of human evolution

Climate of the Atmospheres and Oceans
Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks and Fossils
Evolution and Biodiversity
Animal Biodiversity
Ecology and the Global Environment

Programme Year Two

The core consists of four modules in archaeology plus your choice of four remaining modules. Modules in this year currently include:

Core modules:

Human Origins: the Deep Roots of Homo Sapiens
Anthropology of Risk
Hunter/Gatherer Societies
Human Osteoarchaeology

Optional modules include:

Functional Anatomy of the Human Locomotor System
The Archaeology of the Modern Humans In Europe
Artefacts and Technology
Quaternary Environmental Change
Dynamic Stratigraphy
Palaeobiology and Evolution

Programme Year Three

The required modules are the dissertation (weighted as two modules) and a further two core modules:

Core modules:

Early Human Ancestors: Archaeology and Behaviour
Diet, Evolution and Culture

Optional modules include:

Palaeolithic Art in Europe
Primate Palaeobiology
African Archaeology
Cognitive Evolution
The origins of Agriculture and Sedentism in the Near East

Career opportunities

Our graduates are well equipped for a wide variety of careers in fields as diverse as journalism, heritage management, law, the civil service, teaching, business, IT and tourism. You can also go on to undertake further study and research degrees and our past students have had marked success in gaining employment in universities and major museums, locally, national and internationally.