Presentation
The degree in Anthropology embrace the study of the biological, cultural and social variability of humankind. The major objective of this degree is to demonstrate how knowledge on human evolution, ethnographic comparison, health, disease and material culture (among others), can help us to equate, analyses and interpret the dilemmas of the world. The curricula of this degree is unique in Portugal by offering equivalent training in the areas of Biological Anthropology (75 ECTS) and Social and Cultural Anthropology (75 ECTS), and allowing the students to choose 30 ECTS in any area that they consider relevant to their basic training or one of the 13 minors offered by UC.
Study programme
1st YEAR - 1st Semester
| COURSE UNIT TITLE | TYPE | SUBJECT AREA | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Genetics and Evolution | Compulsory | Biological Anthropology | 6 |
| Introduction to Biological Anthropology | Compulsory | Biological Anthropology | 6 |
| Primatology | Compulsory | Biological Anthropology | 6 |
| Modern Social Theory | Compulsory | Social & Cultural Anthropology | 6 |
| Theory and History of Anthropology I | Compulsory | Social & Cultural Anthropology | 6 |
1st YEAR - 2nd Semester
| COURSE UNIT TITLE | TYPE | SUBJECT AREA | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology of Religion | Compulsory | Social & Cultural Anthropology | 6 |
| Dynamics of Human Populations | Compulsory | Biological Anthropology | 6 |
| Introduction to Applied Statistics | Compulsory | Biological Anthropology | 6 |
| Paleoanthropology | Compulsory | Biological Anthropology | 6 |
| Theory and History of Anthropology II | Compulsory | Social & Cultural Anthropology | 6 |
2nd YEAR - 1st Semester
| COURSE UNIT TITLE | TYPE | SUBJECT AREA | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Anthropology | Compulsory | Social & Cultural Anthropology | 6 |
| Anthropology of the Body | Compulsory | Social & Cultural Anthropology | 6 |
| Behavioural Biology | Compulsory | Biological Anthropology | 6 |
| Material Culture and Museology | Compulsory | Social & Cultural Anthropology | 6 |
| Introduction to Medical Anthropology | Compulsory | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| Advanced Readings Anthropology | Compulsory | Social & Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
2nd YEAR - 2nd Semester
| COURSE UNIT TITLE | TYPE | SUBJECT AREA | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evolutionary Anthropology | Compulsory | Biological Anthropology | 6 |
| Anthropology of Performance | Compulsory | Social & Cultural Anthropology | 6 |
| Culture and Cognition | Compulsory | Social & Cultural Anthropology | 6 |
| Option 1 | Optional | 6 | |
| Option 2 | Optional | 6 |
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The student should register, in the 2nd semester, in two curricular units of 12 ECTS of the curricular units taught in the UC, through the open list rule. The register is subject to approval by the course Coordinator. |
3rd YEAR - 1st Semester
| COURSE UNIT TITLE | TYPE | SUBJECT AREA | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Ecology and Adaptation | Compulsory | Biological Anthropology | 6 |
| Space, Culture and Globalization | Compulsory | Social & Cultural Anthropology | 6 |
| Ethnography and Fieldwork | Compulsory | Social & Cultural Anthropology | 6 |
| Evolutionary Genetics of Human Populations | Compulsory | Biological Anthropology | 6 |
| Option 3 | Optional | 6 |
| The student should register, in the 1st semester, in a curricular unit of 6 ECTS of the curricular units taught in the UC, through the open list rule. The register is subject to approval by the course Coordinator. |
3rd YEAR - 2nd Semester
| COURSE UNIT TITLE | TYPE | SUBJECT AREA | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology and Architecture | Compulsory | Social & Cultural Anthropology | 6 |
| Social Evolution | Compulsory | Biological Anthropology | 6 |
| Introduction to Forensic Anthropology | Compulsory | Biological Anthropology | 6 |
| Option 4 | Optional | 6 | |
| Option 5 | Optional | 6 |
| The student should register, in the 2nd semester, in two curricular units of 12 ECTS of the curricular units taught in the UC, through the open list rule. The register is subject to approval by the course Coordinator. |
Study programme with Minor
Consult the STUDY PROGRAMME in order to know the distribution of subjects over the 6 semesters, as well as the list of Minors you can choose from.
General information
- Course name: Bachelor´s degree in Anthropology
- Course type: 1st Cycle Studies
- Qualification awarded: Licenciado
- Course coordinator: Prof. Sofia Wasterlain (sofiawas@antrop.uc.pt)
- Mobility coordinator: Prof. Gonçalo Duro dos Santos (gsantos@uc.pt)
- Objectives of the course: A degree in anthropology includes the study of biological variability, cultural and social man, with the overall objective to show how knowledge about human evolution, the ethnographic comparison, health, disease, material culture (among others), we can help balance, analyzing and interpreting the dilemmas of the contemporary world in relation to the past. In this degree students will deal with knowledge about genes, bones, artefacts and languages, behaviors and norms, symbols and institutions, discourses and narratives, from an epistemological decentralization stems from the cultural and biological diversity of human societies.
- Duration: 6 semesters
- ECTS credits: 180
- Professional goals: Museums, municipalities, universities and research centers, as well as organizations and national and international institutions, laboratory services, regional development, spatial planning, heritage and tourism. Business market research, consulting, consultancy, health and communication.
- Numerus clausus: 50
- Admission requirements: National Call for Access and Entry to Higher Education (DGES):
One of the following subjects: 02 Biology and Geology / 09 Geography / 11 History - More information: UC website
Professors
Ana Luisa Santos
Ana Maria Silva
Augusto Abade
Cláudia Umbelino
Cristina Padez
Eugénia Cunha
Fernando Florêncio
Gonçalo Santos
Jorge Varanda
Luis Quintais
Manuela Alvarez
Teresa Ferreira
Paulo Gama
Sofia Wasterlain
Sandra Xavier