Anthropology
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
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 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 40%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
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 £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 less 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 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on Anthropology at Oxford Brookes University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for Anthropology at Oxford Brookes University?
The average entrant had 112 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?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.