Anthropology deals with the origin of the
mankind. Anthropology involves the study of the social, cultural and physical
growth and behavior of mankind. Anthropology studies the biological evolution
of human being, their social, cultural and linguistic development and also
includes archaeological study of human relicts.
Anthropology can be divided into
more specialized branches of study. This division is known as the
"four-field" approach to the subject. These four divisions are:
- Biological Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Socio-Cultural Anthropology
- Linguistic Anthropology
Some courses offered under Anthropology: -
- Bachelor of
Arts in Anthropology
- Bachelor of
Science in Anthropology
- Master of
Philosophy in Anthropology
- Doctor of
Philosophy in Anthropology
Basic Eligibility
For admission into bachelor’s degree program a student must pass 10+2 in
science stream with biology as the subject and minimum of 50% marks from any recognized
board. The duration of the program is of 3 years.
For admission into master’s degree program a student must have a bachelor’s
degree in the relevant subject. The duration of the program is of 2 years.
Specializations
Some specializations offered under Anthropology: -
- Applied
Anthropology
- Business
Anthropology
- Forensic
Anthropology
- Linguistic
Anthropology
- Medical
Anthropology
- Physical
Anthropology
- Prehistoric-Anthropology
- Socio-cultural
Anthropology
- Visual
Anthropology
Job Prospects
The graduates of
this course have multiple career options. Anthropological Survey of India
is the major recruiter for anthropologists in the country both at the center
and at the state levels as well. Many government research institutes employ
anthropologists.
International agencies like UNICEF, UNESCO and WHO recruit anthropologists too
carry out research activities. Other sectors where anthropologists get employed
are curators, art galleries, publishing houses, NGOs, archives, museums and
libraries.
Remuneration:
-
A fresher can start his career with a pay package of Rs.8,000 to Rs.12,000 per
month. Further growth comes with experience and skill development.
Some job sectors under anthropology: -
- Anthropology
departments
- Cognitive
psychology
- Epidemiology
- Linguistics
- Medicine
- Neural
science
- Public
health
Colleges, Institutions and Universities
Many colleges and universities offer degrees in anthropology. These are:
- Bangalore
University (Bangalore)
- Berhampur
University (Orissa),
- Dibrugarh
University (Assam )
- Guwahati
University (Assam )
- Kurukshetra
University (Haryana)
- Manipur
University (Manipur)
- North
Eastern Hill University (Meghalaya)
- Pt.Ravishankar
Shukla University (Chhatisgarh),
- Pune
University (Maharashtra )
- Sambalpur
University (Orissa),
- Siddhu
Kanhu University (Jharkhand)
- Sri
Venkateswara University (Andhra Pradesh)
- University
of Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh),
- University
of Calcutta (West Bengal),
- University
of Delhi (Delhi),
- University
of Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh)
- University
of Mumbai (Maharashtra)
- University
of Mysore (Karnataka),
- University
of Rajashthan (Rajasthan)
- Utkal
University (Orissa)
- Vidyasagar
University (West Bengal),
- Vinoba
Bhave University (Jharkhand),
- Visva
Bharati University (West Bengal),
