Anthropology Career Scope: Jobs, Trends, Placements, Salary 2024, Top Recruiters

A. Anthropology and Sociology share some common links with each other. Both these fields involve the study of society. The job profiles of an Anthropologist and a Sociologist are often used interchangeably but their job scope and applications are different.

Given below are some of the common differences between an Anthropologist and a Sociologist:

A. No, Anthropology is not covered as a subject in most school boards such as CBSE, ICSE and State Boards. However, it is covered as a subject in Classes 11 and 12 in Kerala State Board. The basic eligibility criteria to become a teacher may vary depending on the school. Most schools prefer candidates who have completed a B.Ed course, master’s degree holders or PhD graduates.

Suggestions:

• The candidates can teach subjects such as Sociology and History for classes 11 and 12. These subjects are related to the field of Sociocultural Anthropology.
• MSc in Anthropology graduates can also teach Environmental Science or Science from Classes 6 to 8.
• Anthropology Graduates can also teach various subjects for primary classes.
• Those who have completed a master’s degree in Anthropology can work as Lab Assistants or Associate Professors in colleges and universities.
• Those interested in teaching can work in Coaching institutes as several competitive exams have Anthropology as an optional subject.

A. MBA is a great career option for candidates who have completed undergraduate courses in any discipline. Anthropology graduates can pursue the course if they want to switch their careers. Given below are several benefits of pursuing an MBA after BA in Anthropology or BSc in Anthropology:

Wide range of Career Opportunities:  Anthropology graduates after pursuing an MBA can work in the marketing field, business, finance, management and consultancy firms.

A broader range of skills: Anthropology graduates are usually good at critical thinking and analytical skills. An MBA can help them develop statistical and organisational skills.

A. People Culture Manager is a senior-level position in an organisation. They are also in the recruitment process and are very much concerned with hiring the students with good interpersonal and team building skills. They also engage with employees to motivate them and improve their performance. They set guidelines for social interaction and how to use shared resources. They develop and maintain the work culture in the company. They also focus on conflict resolution and team management. 

A.Tribal Anthropology involves the study of tribes in terms of their origin, social stratification, cultural practices, marriage, kinship and organisation. The candidates who have studied Tribal Anthropology can work in Tribal Development jobs. Some of these jobs are as follows:

Note - The salaries given above may differ on the basis of the organisation.