UCL Anthropology Taster Course

The Department of Anthropology at UCL invites you to a day of exploring anthropology at UCL.

One of the largest anthropology departments in the country, staff at UCL Anthropology are engaged in pioneering research at the cutting-edge of four aspects of modern anthropology: Social Anthropology, the comparative study of societies and social change; Biological Anthropology, the study of the evolution and ecology of humans and other primates; Material Culture, the study of how people make, exchange and consume the material world; and Medical Anthropology, the study of how culture influences the experience of illness and the practice of medicine.

In this one-day taster course you will have the chance to learn about anthropology through hands-on workshops with current PhD students and staff. The workshops will give you the chance to learn, to meet anthropologists and to ask questions. You will be asked to get involved and have fun. 

Taster Day Programme:

10.15 - 10.30 Arrivals and Welcome

10.30 - 11.30 Biological Anthropology Workshop

11.30 - 12.00 Tea Break

12.00 - 13.00 Social Anthropology Workshop

13.00 - 13.45 Lunch (provided)

13.45 – 14.45 Material and Visual Culture Workshop

14.45 – 15.00 Tea Break

15.00 – 16.00 Medical Anthropology Workshop

Requirements:

This taster course is open to year 11, year 12 and year 13 students or anyone who is considering starting their undergraduate studies in September 2019 or 2020. 

When applying to this taster course you will be asked to submit in no more than 150 words why you are interested in studying this subject. You will be selected for this event based on your answer. You will be informed within 10 working days of the outcome of your application.