Anthropologist
ELIGIBILITY
- For 10th: Completion of 10th grade.
- For 12th: Completion of 12th grade in any stream. Courses in Sociology, History, Biology, or Geography can provide foundational knowledge.
- Training: Practical experience through internships, fieldwork, or research projects enhances skills in ethnographic research, data analysis, and cultural studies.
ENTRANCE TESTS
Entrance tests for undergraduate programs may vary by institution. For postgraduate programs in India, entrance exams such as the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by various universities or the National Eligibility Test (NET) for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and lectureship may be required.
AVAILABLE COURSES
- Bachelor’s in Anthropology (B.A. or B.Sc.): Undergraduate programs covering cultural, biological, linguistic, and archaeological anthropology.
- Master’s in Anthropology (M.A. or M.Sc.): Graduate programs offering advanced coursework in specialized areas such as cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, or archaeological anthropology.
- Ph.D. in Anthropology: Doctoral programs for in-depth research, academic teaching, and leadership roles in anthropological research institutions or academia.
WORK OPPORTUNITIES
- Academic Institutions: Teaching and conducting research in universities, colleges, and schools.
- Research Organizations: Working in research institutions, think tanks, and cultural heritage organizations.
- Museums and Archives: Curating collections, conducting research, and managing anthropological records in museums, libraries, and archives.
- Public and Private Sector: Applying anthropological insights in policy-making, social services, market research, and corporate roles focusing on diversity and inclusion.
- International Organizations: Contributing to global projects on human rights, cultural preservation, development programs, and humanitarian aid.