Humanities & Social Sciences

A career in Anthropology will expect the person to be involved in field work and research. There are many an institutes in India that will at the end of the study course employ anthropologists with the Anthropological Survey of India. One can start working as a professor with various universities among other options after completing their education. Those who plan to pursue field work in the field will be expected to be involved with the study of certain ethnic groups or ancient artifacts in remote locations for long periods. This work can be especially exhaustive as it involves both mental and physical work and involves working of the anthropologist in locations that are not very high on comfort. Basic Eligibility
In order to pursue a Bachelor degree in Anthropology, the student must have completed his/ her higher secondary education or 10+2 with biology as the subject and minimum of 50 per cent marks. The duration of a Bachelors course is three years. In order to pursue the Masters degree in Anthropology programme in Anthropology the student must have a Bachelors degree in the relevant subject. The duration of the Masters course is two years. Few courses offered under Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Bachelor of Science in Anthropology
Master of Philosophy in Anthropology
Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology
Specializations offered under Anthropology
Prehistoric-Anthropology
Visual Anthropology
Physical Anthropology
Socio-cultural Anthropology
Linguistic Anthropology
Applied Anthropology
Business Anthropology
Forensic Anthropology
Medical Anthropology
Job Prospects
In India, there are many job opportunities that the students of anthropology can behest. Also you have the option of teaching in educational institutes to other students of Anthropology. Anthropological Survey of India is the major recruiter for anthropologists in the country both at the centre and at the state levels as well. There are also many government research institutes which employ anthropologists in India. One has the option to making it to organizations such as WHO, UNESCO and UNICEF. Sectors such as art galleries, curators, publishing houses, NGOs, archives, museums, libraries, etc. Are also options where one can think of start working.