If human behavior and societies interest you, then anthropology is the field of academics that you should choose. Isn’t it wonderful to learn how we evolved culturally and as a society?
The study of Anthropology consists of branches like Cultural Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology, Visual Anthropology, and Archaeology, varied enough to satisfy various interests.
If you are curious about the evolution of humans and their ancestors, then Physical Anthropology is for you. Those who are interested in sociocultural developments can opt for Social Anthropology. Prehistoric Anthropology, the study based on the findings and artifacts, is well known to us as Archaeology. Applied Anthropology deals with social problems.
There are various specialized fields to explore in Anthropology such as
· Linguistic Anthropology
· Visual Anthropology
· Forensic Anthropology
· Medical Anthropology
· Business Anthropology
· Museum Anthropology
· Environmental Anthropology
Students who have completed +2 in any stream can join for BA in Anthropology and can pursue MA in Anthropology after graduation. Those who have completed +2 in the Science stream can join for B. Sc in Anthropology and M. Sc in the same for Post-graduation.
Those interested in higher studies can opt for a Doctorate program.
Diploma, PG Diploma, and Certificate Courses are apt for those looking for short-duration programs.
Where to Study
IGNOU, University of Madras, University of Hyderabad, and Savitribai Phule Pune University are some of the major Universities offering Anthropology courses.
Career
Specialized agencies of Intergovernmental Organisations such as WHO, UNICEF, and UNESCO hire candidates with anthropology backgrounds.
A wide range of career opportunities is available in NGOs, museums, and academia as well.
Job Profiles
Some of the job profiles are as follows:
· Anthropologist
· Archaeologist
· Cultural Anthropologist
· Economic Anthropologist
· Archaeological Field Technician
· Forensic Anthropologist
· Conservation Officer and
· Linguistic Anthropologist
