Academic programme
Associate of Arts (Anthropology)
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- Any other relevant equivalent qualifications.
- Mature age applicants (21 years) who do not meet the admission requirements but possess other qualifications will be required to write the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE). Note: Applicants who possess passes at the GCE 'A' Level examinations or passes at the CAPE Level two (2) examinations will be eligible for exemptions as determined by the Department.
- A minimum of five (5) subjects at CSEC General Proficiency (Grades 1, 2, or 3) or five (5) IGCSE/GCE 'O' levels (Grades A, B, or C) which must include English Language.
- Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
- Applicants are required to possess a Degree in Social Work OR a related Degree in the Social/Behavioural Sciences acceptable to the University of Guyana OR Applicants with a Diploma /Associate Undergraduate Degree in Social, Behavioural, Environmental Sciences and the Humanities would also be eligible to conduct the course along with a minimum of TWO Years work experience in the Social/Welfare/Human service.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA1101 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | — |
| UGC1101 | Computer Literacy I | 4 | — |
| AST1102 | Introduction to Indigenous People of Guyana | 4 | — |
| ENG1106 | Research Methods | 4 | — |
Semester 2
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG1206 | Advanced Writing Techniques | 4 | — |
| UGC1201 | Computer Literacy II | 4 | — |
| ANT1201 | Introduction to Anthropology (Four Fields) | 4 | — |
Semester 3
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZZZ1101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose one course as per option: ANT1301 or ANT1302 |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANT1001 | Ethnographics of the Past and Present | 8 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZZZ2101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose one course as per option: ANT2101, ANT2102, ANT2103, ANT2104, ANT2105, ANT2106 |
| ZZZ2103 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Consult with HOD. |
| ZZZ2102 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose one course as per option: ANT2101, ANT2102, ANT2103, ANT2104, ANT2105, ANT2106 |
Semester 2
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZZZ2202 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose one course as per option: ANT2201, ANT2202, ANT2203, ANT2204, ANT2205, ANT2206 |
| ZZZ2201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose one course as per option: ANT2201, ANT2202, ANT2203, ANT2204, ANT2205, ANT2206 |
| ZZZ2203 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Consult with HOD. |
Semester 3
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZZZ2201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose one course as per option: ANT2301 or ANT2302 |