Course Overview
Anthropology is can be described as the scientific study of humans, past and present. It is simply concerned with understanding humankind. In order to comprehend the complexity and full sweep of cultures across all of human history, anthropology draws and builds upon knowledge from the social and biological sciences as well as the humanities and physical sciences. Professionals in this area are referred to as anthropologists among other titles. The work of anthropologists entails studying the origin, development and behaviour of humans. In their work, these professionals examine the cultures, languages, archaeological remains as well as physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world. Sociology on the other hand is all about people and how they coexist or live in social groups. Professionals in this field of study are referred to as sociologists among other titles. Sociologists study the society and its social behaviours by examining the people’s various cultures, groups, social institutions, organizations as well as processes that develop when people interact and work together.

The Bachelor of Arts (Sociology and Anthropology, With IT) is a four year course. It equips students with dual qualifications in sociology and anthropology. Sociology offers students with an opportunity to look in depth at issues in the contemporary world and be able to learn skills and tools of analysis vital to working in the developing as well as the developed societies. Anthropology, on the other hand, is concerned with understanding humankind.  Typically anthropologists will study the beliefs, behaviour and cultures of people.  Others may study the remains of past societies to recreate the lives of people who lived long ago, while others study primates to see what our closest relatives can tell us about being human. The combined curriculum of Sociology and Anthropology provide an academic training which is rigorous, local and global in scope.  Students develop research skills along with a general intellectual preparation, which stands them in good stead for graduate work in the disciplines and/or for a broad range of professions such as law, medicine, social work or journalism.  Upon successful completion of the course, graduates will have a firm theoretical and practical background in Sociology and Anthropology. Opportunities exist in all aspects of social development in the Third World countries.

Entry Requirement
For self sponsored students, at least a mean grade of C+ in KCSE. For Government sponsored students, the minimum cut point which is announced annually applies. The students should in addition have good performance in the following cluster subjects; Subject 1 ENG/KIS, Subject 2 MAT A / MAT B or any GROUP II, Subject 3 any GROUP III, Subject 4 a GROUP II or 2nd GROUP III or any GROUP IV or any GROUP V.

Becoming an anthropologist cum sociologist
If you are interested in understanding humanity, how humans live and work together, along with the physical and cultural changes across borders, then perusing this course might interest you. In addition, you should be prepared to develop skills that can enable you succeed in this field.

Anthropologists cum sociologists have good investigative skills as they must seek and explore all facts relevant to their research and be able to combine pieces of information to try to solve problems and to answer research questions. They also need to have good analytical skills coupled with sound scientific knowledge which they use to collect and analyze data used in their research. Anthropologists cum sociologists must have good writing skills as they often write reports detailing their research findings and publish results in scholarly journals and other public interest publications.

Working in this field requires excellent critical thinking skills as anthropologists cum sociologists must be able to draw logical conclusions from observations, laboratory experiments, and other methods of research. Good people and communication skills are equally important to enable anthropologists relate well with others and be able to communicate effectively.

Work environments.
Anthropologists cum sociologists may work in an office, some laboratories or in the field.

Career opportunities
Graduates of this course may find employment in areas such as; law, medicine, social work, journalism, business, education, museums, Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), community development, social policy, social planning as well as in a wide range of public service and welfare occupations. Graduates can also opt to work as consultants.

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Bachelor of Arts in History
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Religion
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Geography
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, With IT