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Anthropology

Oxford Brookes University

Institution
Oxford Brookes University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Anthropology
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
BA-BSH-AX
Median salary
£31,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 93%
  • Learning opportunities: 86%
  • Assessment and feedback: 81%
  • Academic support: 96%
  • Organisation and management: 82%
  • Learning resources: 65%
  • Student voice: 92%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 100%

What graduates do next

Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 50%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Further study: 10%
  • Unemployed: 30%

Most common jobs

  • Sales occupations: 15%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
  • Elementary occupations: 15%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
  • Natural and social science professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 35%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 45%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 3%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • West Midlands: 3%
  • East of England: 3%
  • London: 40%
  • South East: 29%
  • South West: 9%
  • Wales: 3%
  • Scotland: 1%
  • Northern Ireland: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 90%
  • Baccalaureate: 10%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of Anthropology at Oxford Brookes University earn?

The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £39,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Anthropology.

What do graduates of Anthropology at Oxford Brookes University do next?

70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on Anthropology at Oxford Brookes University?

93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for Anthropology at Oxford Brookes University?

The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.

Does Anthropology at Oxford Brookes University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on Anthropology at Oxford Brookes University?

100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.