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Are you a philosophical soul? Do you want to study history, languages, and behaviours?

If yes, explore the career path of Anthropology.

Anthropology is an analysis of what makes us human. Anthropologists study human language, history, environments, remains of biology and resources. It is a broad discipline that continuously integrates new technology and ideas that split Anthropology into three subfields:

  1. Sociocultural
  2. Biological
  3. Geological

 

What are the roles and responsibilities for Anthropologist?

 

  • Archaeology is a multi-disciplinary science integrating knowledge of geology, anthropology, history etc. Archaeologists study old monuments, inscriptions, excavation sites, etc., delving into significant phases of human activity to study its influences on life. Archivists study documents for finding historical evidence.
  • Archivists study objects and structures recovered by excavation to identify, date, and authenticate them and to interpret their significance.
  • Research, survey, or assess sites of past societies and cultures in search of answers to specific research questions.
  • Write, present, and publish reports that record site history, methodology, and artefact analysis results, along with recommendations for conserving and interpreting findings.
  • Describe artefacts' physical properties or attributes, such as the materials from which artefacts are made and their size, shape, function, and decoration.
  • Present the findings from archaeological research to peers and the general public.
  • Compare findings from one site with archaeological data from other sites to find similarities or differences.
  • Record the exact locations and conditions of artefacts uncovered in diggings or surveys, using drawings and photographs as necessary.
  • Assess archaeological sites for resource management, development, or conservation purposes and recommend methods for site protection.
  • Create a grid of each site and draw and update maps of unit profiles, stratum surfaces, features, and findings.
  • Collect artefacts made of stone, bone, metal, and other materials, placing them in bags and marking them to show where they were found.
  • Consult site reports, existing artefacts, and topographic maps to identify archaeological sites.
  • Teach archaeology at colleges and universities.

What are the key skills required for Anthropology?

  • History
  • Geography

What are the career opportunities in Anthropology?

  • Archivist
  • Epigraphists
  • Ethno Archaeology
  • Heritage and Environment Management
  • Museologist
  • Numismatists

What is the salary and demand for Anthropologist?

  • Demand is High for Anthropology.
  • Salary levels are High for Anthropology. For fresher average salary is more than 5 Lacs.
  • Fees levels of the course is Low. To pursue this course student need to spend lesser than 2 Lakhs.
  • Level of preparation for Anthropology is Medium. Students spend 1 year to prepare for entrance test of Anthropology.

1 Fees
Low
2 Demand
High
3 Salary
High
4 Level Of Preparation
Medium

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What education is required to become a Anthropologist?

  • Student can do 12-Science. Then complete B.Sc Anthropology. Further you can Proceed with M.Sc Anthropology. Further you can Proceed with PG Diploma in Anthropology.
  • Student can do 12-Humanities. Then complete BA(H) Anthropology. Further you can Proceed with MA Anthropology . Further you can Proceed with Ph.D. in Anthropology.

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What are the best colleges for Anthropology in India?

For Graduation

  • Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda - [MSU], Baroda
  • Lucknow Christian Degree College, Lucknow
  • Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya - [GKV], Haridwar
  • Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Garhwal
  • Shivaji University - [SUK], Kolhapur
  • Indira Gandhi National Tribal University - [IGNTU], Anuppur
  • DAV PG College, Lucknow
  • Vikram University - [VU], Ujjain
  • Bhuwaneshwari Dayal College - [BDC] Mithapur, Patna
  • Jhunjhunwala Post Graduate College - [JPGC], Faizabad

For Post Graduation

  • Institute of Archaeology, New Delhi
  • Banaras Hindu University - [BHU], Varanasi
  • University of Madras, Chennai
  • University of Mumbai, Mumbai
  • Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University - [GGSIPU], New Delhi
  • Nava Nalanda Mahavihara - [NNM], Nalanda
  • St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
  • University of Allahabad
  • University of Calcutta, Kolkata
  • University of Lucknow, Lucknow