BA Anthropology with Foundation
About this course
BA (Hons) Anthropology with Foundation is a preparatory foundation year leading into an undergraduate degree in anthropology. The foundation year is delivered by academic tutors from Durham's Centre for Academic Development and is aimed at students from under-represented groups in higher education who do not currently hold the qualifications required for standard entry. Eligibility criteria apply. The content develops understanding of how knowledge is constructed within the degree programme, together with metacognitive skills and independent learning, becoming more specialised as the course progresses. On successful completion of the Foundation Year, students progress to the first year of BA Anthropology.
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Entry requirements
Entry criteria: Specific Eligibility Criteria Recommended Criteria for Mature Applicants (over 21 years) Applicants over 21 are likely to have achieved GCSE grade 4 in Maths and English Language or be able to clearly demonstrate their potential in these subjects. Essential Criteria for Younger Applicants (under 21 years) Applicants under 21 must have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or higher in Maths and English Language.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 0%: 0 offers from 5 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 52%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 6%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Anthropology with Foundation at Durham University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £46,500. The £36,000 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Anthropology.
What do graduates of BA Anthropology with Foundation at Durham University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Anthropology with Foundation at Durham University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Anthropology with Foundation at Durham University?
The average entrant had 150 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Anthropology with Foundation at Durham University?
0% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 0 offers from 5 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Anthropology with Foundation at Durham University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Anthropology with Foundation at Durham University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.