Undergraduate study in Anthropological Science
What can you study in Anthropological Science?
You can study Anthropological Science as a major in the Bachelor of Science.
Anthropological Science bridges the natural sciences, human sciences and humanities, allowing you to develop a deep awareness of cultural and biological diversity. This major offers you the chance to hone scientific skills and learn new technologies that will support research in bio-anthropology and archaeology.
Graduates gain an internationally accepted qualification, excellent research skills and the knowledge to work within some of the world’s most rapidly advancing scientific fields.
Structuring your programme
Explore the Bachelor of Science major in Anthropological Science schedule in the Curriculum Catalogue to find courses you can study in this major.
You will also complete a capstone course in your final year of study. The capstone course is a student-led project where you integrate and apply your learning to a real-world problem in your chosen major or specialisation.
For Anthropological Science, we recommend the capstone course, ANTHRO 399, where you’ll conduct individual and group-based research with significance to a range of stakeholders, including Heritage New Zealand, Auckland Council, Auckland Museum, and iwi and hapū.
For other capstone options, see our Capstone courses page.
NB: The Anthropology programme has undergone significant changes in the last few years. If you began your degree prior to 2022 we recommend you seek advice to make sure you are taking the correct courses.
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Complementary majors
- Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution
- Cell and Molecular Bioscience
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Psychology
- Statistics
Preparing for your Anthropological Science major
Some students will feel more prepared for our Anthropological Science courses if they have already studied some science subjects in high school.
Find out which school subjects will help you feel prepared by reading our Subject guide for school students.
Where can undergraduate study in Anthropological Science take you?
This programme will integrate studies in Archaeology and Biological Anthropology with science disciplines to produce graduates who are able to work or undertake graduate study in the fields which require dual understandings.
Jobs related to Anthropological Science
- Archaeological consultancy for organisations such as Heritage NZ
- Health and nutrition research
- Work in museums
- Environmental consultancy and mining
Further study options
Scholarships and awards
Each year we award scholarships and prizes to thousands of students.
Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for, search available scholarships or begin an application by visiting Scholarships and awards.
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