College of Life and Environmental Sciences
BA Human Sciences
Who are we? Where do we come from? Where are we going?
If you’re curious to find answers to these questions, then this degree is for you.
www.exeter.ac.uk/ug/humansciences
BA Human Sciences
This unique, interdisciplinary degree
combines aspects of social and biological
sciences to cover a broad range of topics,
from human evolution and genetics, to
sustainability and social organisation.
The programme will allow you to:
• T
ake full advantage of the growing
demand in research organisations, industry and business for graduates
who are able to work in the
multi-disciplinary environments of
the future
• M
ake connections between biological
processes, political and environmental
issues and social patterns
• E
ngage in field work and laboratory
research exploring the social and
natural sciences behind the complexity
of human evolution, behaviour and
social organisation
• U
nderstand the relationships between
science and policy and how you may
be able to facilitate decision-making in
this context
• D
evelop a wide range of skills from
your training in both biological
and social sciences, to broaden your
employability prospects
• Travel to amazing places, from
Cornwall to Kenya, to conduct
field work*
• Gain practical and theoretical insights
from world-leading research experts in
a range of disciplines
• Pursue your interests and shape your
ambitions: choose from a selection of
optional modules in related disciplines
and undertake a primary research
project in your preferred area
• Benefit from excellent student staff
ratios, small group tutorials and
accessible staff
*Field course destinations are subject to change
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
+44 (0)1326 371801
cornwall@exeter.ac.uk
www.exeter.ac.uk/ug/humansciences
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• E
xamine the past and present of
humans to answer questions such as:
Who and what are human beings? Why
are individuals and society the way they
are? What problems do human societies
face now and in the future, and how can
we address them?