Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of humanity in all its fantastic diversity. Waikato's Anthropology students learn from anthropologists who have a strong Pacific focus and engage in research across a wide range of crucial global issues.
Cultural anthropology, our area of specialty, is the interpretation and appreciation of the vast array of cultural possibilities for human life. Studying Anthropology will challenge students to reimagine their assumptions about their own societies and cultures and develop a toolkit to critically understand their changing world.
Key information
| Study Locations: | Hamilton, Online Papers offered differ by location. The Catalogue of Papers has full location info. |
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Study Anthropology in these qualifications
Study Anthropology as a specialisation of
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Climate Change
- Bachelor of Communication
- Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences with Honours
- Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science (Technology)
- Bachelor of Social Sciences
- Certificate
- Diploma
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Graduate Certificate
- Graduate Diploma
- Master of Arts
- Master of Arts (Applied)
- Master of Management Studies
- Master of Philosophy
- Master of Science
- Master of Science (Research)
- Master of Science (Technology)
- Master of Social Sciences
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Postgraduate Diploma
Career opportunities
- Education
- Health care
- Museum curatoration
- Social work
- International development
- Government
- Business consultancy
- Non-profit management
- Marketing
- Journalism and media
Papers
Available Anthropology papers
100 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
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| ANTHY101 | Exploring Cultures: Introduction to Anthropology | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| An introduction to sociocultural anthropology and the comparative study of human societies and cultures, in all their various forms. An examination of social, political and economic organisation, beliefs, values and ideologies. | |||
| ANTHY102 | Exploring Cultures: Aotearoa and the Pacific | 15.0 | 23B (Hamilton) |
| Social and cultural change in Aotearoa-New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, with special emphasis on national identities, regional relations and global forces. | |||
200 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
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| ANTHY201 | Patriots, Racists, and Foreigners: Ethnicity and Identity in Global Perspective | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| This paper focuses on ethnicity and related categories of division such as "race" and nation. It explores how these concepts link to identity in different cultures and societies. | |||
| ANTHY207 | Magic, Witchcraft and Religion | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| This paper introduces students to the anthropological study of religion and illustrates the crucial role religion has played in shaping human societies and human history more generally. | |||
| ANTHY208 | Protest Movements in the Asia-Pacific | 15.0 | 23B (Hamilton) |
| This paper is about how people across the Asia-Pacific region act collectively to challenge the status quo of powerful political, social, economic, and cultural systems. | |||
300 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
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| ALPSS390 | Directed Study | 15.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| This paper allows students from the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences to undertake research on a specific topic related to their major under the guidance of academic staff. | |||
| ANTHY300 | Culture and Power in the Pacific | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| This paper examines the cultural logics of different systems of political action, leadership and ideology in Pacific Island societies. | |||
| ANTHY301 | Radical Thinking in Anthropology | 15.0 | 23B (Hamilton) |
| This paper introduces students to influential theoretical ideals in anthropology from the 19th century to the present. Students will investigate paradigm shifts over the history of the discipline, including contributions and critiques from minority and indigenous scholars. | |||
| ANTHY308 | Many Worlds: Melanesian Cultures | 15.0 | 23B (Hamilton) |
| This paper introduces students to the anthropological work undertaken within Melanesia and demonstrates its centrality to the discipline as a whole. | |||
| HISTY302 | Blood, Land, DNA: Contemporary Indigenous Histories and Archives | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| This paper explores critical questions about power, sovereignty, and belonging in contemporary Indigenous history, focusing on Aotearoa, the Pacific, and North America. Students will work with diverse archival sources to develop independent research questions. | |||
| MAORI304 | Sustainability in Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Contexts | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| This paper looks at Indigenous epistemological formations of sustainability as one of the most pressing issues for Indigenous peoples particularly in the Pacific, and also as a concept where Indigenous peoples can be prominent in influencing discourses. | |||
| PACIS300 | Contemporary Critical Issues in the Pacific | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| This paper provides an in-depth examination of a number of contemporary critical issues in the Pacific as identified by leading Pacific scholars, writers, artists, auteurs and activists. | |||
500 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
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| ALPSS590 | Directed Study | 30.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| This paper allows students from the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences to undertake research on a specific topic related to their major under the guidance of academic staff. | |||
| ANTHY515 | Ethnographic Research Methods | 30.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| This paper provides an in depth introduction to ethnographic research, including its ethical, theoretical, and methodical components. | |||
| ANTHY521 | Cultural Perspectives on Environmental Issues | 30.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| This paper uses an anthropological lens to understand human-environment relations and critically engages with current environmental concerns, beliefs, practices and ideologies. | |||
| ANTHY591 | Dissertation | 30.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| ANTHY592 | Dissertation | 60.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| ANTHY593 | Anthropology Thesis | 90.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| ANTHY594 | Anthropology Thesis | 120.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
800 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
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| ANTHY800 | Anthropology MPhil Thesis | 120.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| No description available. | |||
900 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
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| ANTHY900 | Anthropology PhD Thesis | 120.0 | 23I (Hamilton), 23J (Hamilton), 23K (Hamilton), 23X (Hamilton) & 23X (Tauranga) |
| No description available. | |||
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Subject Requirements
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