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Explore what Anthropology graduates do

A degree in Anthropology enables you to gain a deep understanding of the social, cultural and biological diversity of human populations, developing research skills, critical thinking and the ability to construct nuanced arguments. You will also gain valuable insights into the human condition, preparing you for a wide range of careers.

Anthropology graduates from Exeter commonly work in the following sectors:

While these sectors are popular among Anthropology graduates, alumni from your course enter a broad range of jobs, sectors and further study, as you can see below.

Interested in career options that directly relate to your discipline or where your degree gives you a strong advantage? Start by exploring: 

Destinations of Exeter Anthropology graduates

Each year, UK graduates are surveyed 15 months after finishing their degrees via the .

Graduates from your discipline have entered a wide range of job roles. You can explore some recent examples below.*

To learn more about these roles, browse the . For more detailed insights into each area of work, visit our employment sector pages.
Business Operations and Management
  • Account Manager (Sales)
  • Graduate Management Trainee
  • Researcher (HR)
Built Environment
  • Estate Agent
  • Graduate Surveyor
Education and Teaching
  • Teacher (Primary)
  • Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Emergency and Uniformed Services, Politics and Government
  • Army Officer
  • Intelligence Analyst
  • Political Caseworker
  • Prison Officer
Heritage and Culture, Tourism
  • Museum Assistant
  • Programming Assistant
  • Project Executive (Conferences)
  • Social Media Assistant
  • Tour Guide
IT, Data & Tech
  • Data Scientist
  • Project Coordinator
  • Social Associate
Marketing, Publishing and Journalism
  • Digital Producer
  • Media and Marketing Assistant
  • Publisher Trainee
Remember…

Most employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed above.

Graduates from your discipline have gone on to work for a range of employers. You can explore some recent examples below.*

For tips on researching an employer, visit our researching employers page.

Graduates from your discipline have pursued various programmes of further study. You can explore some recent examples below.**

To learn more about pursuing further study visit our postgraduate study page.
Further study related to your dicsipline 
  • MA Visual Anthropology
Further study in other disciplines
  • MA Applied Human Rights
  • MA International Relations
  • MA Museum Studies
  • MSc Digital Innovation and Analytics
  • MSc Policy Research
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)

Useful resources

  • Discover what matters to you in a future career using our Know Yourself page.
  • Explore your career options using our Employment Sectors page. 
  • Consider your further study options by visiting our postgraduate study page.
  • Browse 樱花动漫 alumni career paths using the University's and LinkedIn's (LinkedIn account required).
  • View national graduate destinations for your discipline in the report. Please note it does not cover all disciplines.

*Data is based on responses from full-time, UK-domiciled students who graduated between 2020/21 and 2022/23, as reported in the .

**Individual course titles are taken from the 樱花动漫’s Career Destination Survey (2020/21 and 2021/22).