byGaganDeep
Updated on - 1 Jul, 2024
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Anthropology is an undergraduate course and takes three academic years to be completed. It entails the examination of social entities and cultures. Four fields of study with regards to anthropology include sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology and linguistics. These are courses in physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, technique and methods of field work, archeology among others as well as area studies such as religion, family systems, politics, language, art in several civilizations and parts of the world.
The entrance exams accepted for admission to BA in Anthropology are National level exam such as JEE Main, NEE UG State level examination for admission into BA Anthropology are OJEE for Odisha, KEAM for Kerala, CET for Maharashtra, TNEA for Tamil Nadu, TS EAMCET for Telangana and AP EAMCET for Andhra Pradesh.
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Anthropology |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | 10+2 (Class 12) in any stream from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate percentage, typically around 50-60% or equivalent CGPA |
| Top Colleges | University of Delhi, Delhi; St. Xavier's College, Mumbai; Presidency College, Kolkata; University of Calcutta, Kolkata |
1. Complete 10+2 with minimum 50% in aggregate with subject should be there like social science etc.
2. Minimum scores for taking liberal arts in 10+2 depend on the college and may be different in each one.
3. This article has highlighted the importance in an interview of having a good performance in mathematics, science, history, and social studies.
4. The following are the methods used in entrance tests in some colleges: Reasoning ability test, and the subject aptitude test.
5. Fluidity, outlook and motivation of the student towards the course is evaluated through personal interviews.
6. Student participation in relevant clubs, sports, awards, projects that relate to social sciences can improve one’s chances of admission.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Anthropology | Definitions and scope, Subfields of anthropology, Key anthropological concepts |
| Cultural Anthropology | Culture and society, Ethnography, Cultural change and continuity |
| Physical Anthropology | Human evolution, Genetics, Human variation and adaptation |
| Archaeology | Prehistoric archaeology, Excavation methods, Dating techniques |
| Social Anthropology | Kinship and family, Political organization, Economic systems |
| Linguistic Anthropology | Language and culture, Sociolinguistics, Language change |
| Research Methods in Anthropology | Fieldwork techniques, Qualitative and quantitative methods, Data analysis |