Careers
Careers in Anthropology
As anthropology is about people and their heritage, it can lead you to many diverse careers that are people- and culture-oriented. Most careers require a university education in anthropology at a B.A. or higher level. Careers in anthropology include:
Teaching and research
- primary, secondary, college and university levels
Government departments or agencies
- external affairs
- customs and immigration
- First Nations
- health and welfare
- resource management
Consulting and other institutions
- non-profit and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Conservation, cultural heritage management and museums
- Tourism
- Community work (public health, family planning, social services, civil rights)
- International work (economic and democratic development)
Criminology and forensic science
Business and private enterprise
Especially businesses that have international or global concerns.
Academia
Also, anthropology is a good basis for further education. The list is endless, but it may be an important facet of training for the following:
- Postgraduate studies in the social sciences
- Law
- MBA programs
- International relations
- Social work
- Medicine
Skills and Benefits
Skills you obtain by studying anthropology, especially field research and language training, are useful in the following:
- market research and polling
- public relations and the media
- counseling
- interpretation or translation
- advocacy
Finally, anthropology is one of the more exciting career choices you can make! Benefits of working as an anthropologist include:
- travel and exploration
- making friends and having satisfying social encounters
- interesting and profound life experiences
- being the coolest person at any party or social gathering!
