Course Overview
This program explores human societies, cultures, and their development. Students examine social structures, cultural practices, and human evolution through courses in archaeology, ethnography, and biological anthropology, preparing for diverse careers in academia, research, and beyond.
Duration:
The BA Anthropology course typically spans 3 years and is divided into 6 semesters.
Syllabus:
BA Anthropology provides students with an in-depth study of human societies, cultures, and biological diversity across time. The course emphasizes both social and biological aspects of anthropology, covering topics such as cultural anthropology, archaeology, physical anthropology, and linguistic anthropology. Below is a typical semester-wise breakdown:
Semester 1:
Introduction to Anthropology
Physical Anthropology: Human Evolution and Variation
Social Anthropology: Concepts and Theories
Archaeological Anthropology 1: Prehistoric Cultures
Language Paper 1
Elective: Anthropology of Religion
Semester 2:
Cultural Anthropology: Structure and Function of Society
Biological Anthropology: Human Genetics
Anthropological Research Methods
Archaeological Anthropology 2: Stone Age and Early Civilizations
Language Paper 2
Elective: Anthropology of Gender
Semester 3:
Indian Anthropology: Tribes, Castes, and Communities
Human Ecology: Biological and Cultural Adaptations
Linguistic Anthropology: Language and Culture
Ethnographic Research Methods
Elective: Economic Anthropology
Semester 4:
Medical Anthropology: Health and Society
Theories in Social and Cultural Anthropology
Indian Archaeology: Protohistoric and Historic Periods
Fieldwork and Dissertation Proposal
Elective: Urban Anthropology
Semester 5:
Forensic Anthropology
Applied Anthropology: Development and Social Change
Anthropology of Development and Globalization
Anthropology of Kinship and Family
Project/Dissertation Work
Semester 6:
Anthropology of Art and Symbolism
Political Anthropology: Power and Authority in Society
Social Institutions: Marriage, Family, and Kinship in Comparative Contexts
Dissertation/Project Presentation
Elective: Anthropology of Human Rights
Average Fees:
The average fees for BA in Anthropology in India range from INR 10,000 to INR 50,000 per year, depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
Admission is typically merit-based, though some universities may conduct entrance exams such as CUET for Central Universities.
Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India for BA Anthropology (Combined Rankings):
University of Delhi, New Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
Panjab University, Chandigarh
University of Calcutta, Kolkata
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
Gauhati University, Guwahati
Presidency University, Kolkata
North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for BA Anthropology:
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Calicut University, Calicut
Kannur University, Kannur
Farook College, Calicut
St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
Sacred Heart College, Thevara
St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri, Calicut
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam