A-level Anthropology
Summary
Anthropology is a new subject at AS and A-level. We've developed this specification with the Royal Anthropological Institute (RAI) to make it:
- contemporary – looking at what it means to be human in societies around the world today
- relevant – to current debates about citizenship, diversity and multi-culturalism in the UK and beyond
- complementary – enhances other A-level studies by developing critical thinking skills.
AS outline
At AS, the specification offers students the chance to grapple with fundamental questions of human life, and in the process to develop skills of critical enquiry, sensitivity and an appreciation of topical debates and issues:
- Unit 1: Being Human: Unity and Diversity
- Unit 2: Becoming a Person: Identity and Belonging.
A2 outline
At A2, the specification gives students the opportunity to explore issues in a global as well as local context, and also to apply their knowledge and understanding of anthropological principles to a small-scale investigation on an anthropological topic of their choice:
- Unit 3: Global and Local: Societies, Environments and Globalisation
- Unit 4: Practising Anthropology: Methods and Investigations.
For a full breakdown of the unit topics and assessment requirements, see the specification.
Full details
| Qualification type | A-level |
| Specification title | Anthropology |
| Course type | Full Course |
| Specification code | 2110 |
| Classification code | 4892 |
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