Bachelor in Dissertation

At University of Plymouth, tuition costs 17,800 GBP per year.

Whether you are investigating the social dynamics of local extreme sports enthusiasts, examining human-animal interactions within Devon’s conservation landscape, or analyzing how digital environments shape modern sociality, this module serves as the final, definitive arc of your anthropological training. You are not merely writing a paper; you are conducting original ethnographic research from the ground up, transforming personal curiosity into scholarly output.

Your Research, Your Terms

This module grants you the autonomy to define your own intellectual path. By engaging in primary data collection, you move beyond textbooks to produce a thesis that is uniquely yours. Students have previously explored diverse themes, including:

• The intersection of social memory and diaspora within local communities.
• Museum visitor behavior and the curation of art.
• Gender socialization during early childhood development.
• The complexities of sociality and confinement during recent global health measures.

By the end of this two-semester journey, you will have transitioned from a student of anthropology to an expert researcher, equipped with the methodological rigor and critical insight required to navigate complex human social structures.

University of Plymouth, situated on England’s southwest coast, is a modern, student-centred university with around 18,000 students and a welcoming international community. The campus blends contemporary facilities with strong industry links, particularly in marine science, health, engineering and business. Plymouth emphasises practical learning and employability, offering placements, internships and project-based modules that connect students directly with employers and local partners.

International students find Plymouth attractive for its supportive campus services, range of student societies and manageable city scale that balances urban amenities with coastal lifestyle. The university provides pre‑arrival guidance, English language support and dedicated international student teams to ease transition and help with accommodation, visas and wellbeing. Teaching approaches combine lectures, labs and applied projects, while research-active staff bring real-world problems into the classroom.

Graduates from Plymouth benefit from strong regional and national employer engagement, which can lead to placements, graduate roles and entrepreneurial support through incubators and career services. The city’s quality of life, lower cost compared with larger UK cities and emphasis on hands-on learning make Plymouth a practical choice for students seeking a balanced academic experience and strong prospects for work or further study after graduation.