Anthropology is the study of what it means to be human through the lens of cultural diversity. Sociology examines how human actions in modern societies are shaped by social groups and by wider social, economic and political pressures. The Anthropology and Sociology major draws upon the combined strengths of these two related fields to enhance interdisciplinary research and professional practice. You will focus on both local and global contexts, particularly in Australia, South Asia, South-East Asia, East Asia and the Pacific. You will explore how cultural practices, institutions, social groups and everyday lives are being transformed within the context of globalised communication and economic, political and environmental change. You will also learn practical and conceptual skills to respond to global and local change. This major allows you to explore contemporary issues including family, sport, gender relations, media, education, work and economic change, community development, health, crime and human rights. What you'll learn Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the social sciences Demonstrate the ability to think critically, creatively and reflectively within a social science discipline and across disciplinary boundaries Demonstrate the ability to locate relevant information from a range of sources and to make decisions about the significance of this information in the development of a disciplined analysis of social life Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through a variety of written, oral and other formats to diverse audiences in ways appropriate in the two disciplines Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of technologies and the ability to decide on their applications appropriately Show sustained intellectual curiosity by taking responsibility for one's own learning and intellectual development through the recognition of a range of learning strategies Demonstrate the capacity to understand social life in a range of local and global contexts Why study Anthropology and Sociology Major (BA) Our staff are research-active, working in many parts of the world, including Australia, and have won a range of state and national teaching awards. We provide a friendly, supportive and lively learning environment in which the skills you acquire will allow you to engage critically and constructively with the major social issues of the day, such as economic and technological change, unemployment, political instability, environmental transformation, and the accelerating pace of change. Career information You may also find work in: Community Development Urban and Social Planning Social Work Sports Administration Ethnic and Multicultural Affairs Environmental Management Health Housing Museums Education