Course summary
Course details This British Psychological Society accredited degree explores what it means to be human, including our relationship to other species. You will be taught by staff who are leading researchers in their fields, including those with expertise in both subjects. In psychology, you will study cognitive, biological, social and developmental perspectives. In anthropology, you will use primarily evolutionary and biological perspectives to inquire into the mind and behaviour of past and present human and primate populations. You will learn how anthropology and psychology provide both complementary and contrasting perspectives, plus the various quantitative and qualitative research methods used in both disciplines. The interface of anthropology and psychology explicitly integrates intercultural, international and global issues. For example, both subjects address issues of cross-cultural diversity and representation in research. In the first year, the core modules will give you a broad introduction to key methods, knowledge and theories in anthropology and psychology. The second year continues to build on project design and research skills, broadens theory and topical knowledge (ensuring British Psychological Society accreditation), and explores the interface between psychology and anthropology. The third year includes a dissertation that allows a deep exploration of a specific interdisciplinary research area, and the final psychology module required for BPS accreditation. Course Structure Year 1 Core modules: Doing Anthropological Research Human Evolution and Diversity Introduction to Psychological Research Examples of optional modules: Being Human: An Introduction to the History and Practice of Anthropology Peoples and Cultures Health, Illness and Society Introduction to Psychology. Year 2 Core modules: Conceptual Issues in Psychology and Anthropology Research Project Design Our Place in Nature Advanced Psychological Research Cognitive and Biological Psychology Social and Developmental Psychology Examples of optional modules: Evolution, Variation and Adaptation Sex, Reproduction and Love Global Health and Disease Anthropological Research Methods in Action Environment, Climate and the Anthropocene. Year 3 Core modules: The Dissertation, a substantial research project in an interdisciplinary psychology and anthropology topic of your choice, allows a deep, independently driven exploration of a specific research area. Differential and Clinical Psychology is the final module required for British Psychological Society accreditation. The module develops knowledge and understanding of theory and research in differential psychology, the study of psychological differences and similarities between people and understanding of theory and research in atypical and clinical psychology. Examples of optional modules: Anthropology of Physical Activity for Health Evolutionary Medicine: Maternal and Infant Health Evolution of Cooperation Cultural Evolution of Music Primates in Peril Forensic Anthropology Palaeoanthropology and Palaeoecology Clinical Neuropsychology Psychology in the Workplace The Visual Brain Criminological Psychology Reward and Addiction.
Modules
Year 1 Core modules: Doing Anthropological Research Human Evolution and Diversity Introduction to Psychological Research Examples of optional modules: Being Human: An Introduction to the History and Practice of Anthropology Peoples and Cultures Health, Illness and Society Introduction to Psychology. Year 2 Core modules: Conceptual Issues in Psychology and Anthropology Research Project Design Our Place in Nature Advanced Psychological Research Cognitive and Biological Psychology Social and Developmental Psychology Examples of optional modules: Evolution, Variation and Adaptation Sex, Reproduction and Love Global Health and Disease Anthropological Research Methods in Action Environment, Climate and the Anthropocene. Year 3 Core modules: The Dissertation Differential and Clinical Psychology Examples of optional modules: Anthropology of Physical Activity for Health Evolutionary Medicine: Maternal and Infant Health Evolution of Cooperation Cultural Evolution of Music Primates in Peril Forensic Anthropology Palaeoanthropology and Palaeoecology Clinical Neuropsychology Psychology in the Workplace The Visual Brain Criminological Psychology Reward and Addiction.
Assessment method
Assessment on the BSc (Hons) Psychology & Anthropology degree varies by module, but may include written examinations, coursework in the form of essays, podcasts, museum displays and outreach activities, practical reports or research projects, and presentations, posters or articles aimed at the general public.
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CL86
- Institution code:
- D86
- Campus name:
- Durham City
- Campus code:
- O
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - AAAAB
Scottish Advanced Higher - AAA
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 37 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) - Not accepted
Extended Project - Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2, H2
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, D3
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DDD
GCSE Mathematics at grade B / 5 or above is required for this course. Our contextual offer for this programme is A level BBB (or equivalent), GCSE grade 4 in Mathematics. To find out if you’re eligible, please visit: www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/contextualoffers/.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
Durham University welcomes applications from all students irrespective of background. We encourage the recruitment of academically well-qualified and highly motivated students, who are non-native speakers of English, whose full potential can be realised with a limited amount of English Language training either prior to entry or through pre-sessional and/or in-sessional courses. It is the normal expectation that candidates for admission should be able to demonstrate satisfactory English proficiency before the start of a programme of study, whether via the submission of an appropriate English language qualification or by attendance on an appropriate pre-sessional course. Acceptable evidence and levels required can be viewed by following the link provided.
English language requirements
https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/international/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £31500 | Year 1 |
International | £31500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Durham University
The Palatine Centre
Stockton Road
Durham
DH1 3LE