Anthropology
Why do people do what they do and think what they think? In the minor Anthropology you will address these questions and study the relationship between global developments and experiences on a local level.
This minor is for students who:
- find it interesting to explore other cultures and societies.
- are willing to take a close look at their own ideas and (preliminary) judgements.
- are interested in the question why people act in certain ways, even if they do or want something which at first sight seems strange - or even reprehensible.
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Introduction to AnthropologyPeriod 1Period 212
Explore the history and theoretical foundations of anthropology in a global context. Trace the evolution of dominant schools of thought from Eurocentric perspectives to more inclusive and diverse viewpoints. Study classical theories like evolutionism and structural-functionalism, as well as contemporary paradigms like postcolonialism, feminism, and Foucauldian approaches.
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Restricted-choice electives: Regional Course OR Exploration CoursePeriod 1Period 4Period 56
As a student enrolled in this minor, you decide whether to complete a regional course (block 1 or 5) or an exploration course (block 4).
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Restricted-choice electives: Theme CoursePeriod 4Period 512
We believe it is important to give our students the freedom to explore the topics that interest them most. For example, you could choose the Visual Anthropology module, where you combine the disciplines of research, art, and documentary filmmaking, or the Anthropology of Data and Technology module, in which you explore the impact of digitalisation on human relationships.
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Continue your studies with a Master's programme
This minor may serve as a good preparation for academic Bachelor’s students who want to apply for admission to a Master's in Cultural and Social Anthropology, Cultural and Social Anthropology: Applied Anthropology, Cultural and Social Anthropology: Visual Anthropology and Medical Anthropology and Sociology. Always check the entry requirements of the Master’s programme you are interested in.
Entry Requirements
- The minor programme has a study load of 30 study credits and is open to students who have successfully completed at least 60 EC of first-year coursework at a university bachelor’s level.
- Students from universities of applied sciences (HBO) do not have access to this minor.
- Master students cannot apply for the minor.
Application and Admission
The registration period for a minor in the academic year 2025-2026 is 1 April - 13 May 2025.
Contact
For questions about the Minor's programme, you can contact the Education Desk Social Sciences.
- Email: edss@uva.nl
- Visit: REC B7.00 (Mondays to Fridays 9:00-17:00 CEST)
- Phone: +31 205253777 (Mondays to Fridays 10:00-16:00 CEST)
- Credits
- 30 ECTS, one year
- Language of instruction
- English
- Conditions for admission
- Open
- Starts in
- September
- Location
- Roeterseiland campus