We aim to create a supportive learning community in which students from diverse backgrounds can thrive and fulfil their potential. All students are assigned a year tutor for the entirety of their degree for personalised academic support and guidance, and all academic staff are available for one-to-one consultation during weekly 'drop-in' hours.
Additionally, all students are assigned a peer mentor and we have dedicated departmental social and advocacy groups for first-generation scholars and mature students.
Before arriving in Durham, we assign every first-year Anthropology undergraduate a peer mentor, who is matched with them based on international and mature student status as well as degree pathway.
Our peer mentors are here to help with the transition to anthropology and adjustment to life at a UK university. This student led scheme is designed to answer the little questions every first-year student has and provide support and directions for the big ones.
'First Generation Scholars' is the phrase we use to describe students for whom the customs, language and culture of Durham University are alien, often because their family background does not include experience of higher education. We are proud of our First Generation Scholars Network, the first to be established at Durham University.
Our Network is chaired by first generation scholar PhD students and works to provide a network for all first generation scholars in the department, and to improve the experiences and promote the success of first generation scholars in anthropology.
We provide Year Tutors for all undergraduate students studying 40 credits or more of Anthropology. Year Tutors are members of the department's academic staff who will look forward to meeting you during Induction Week and termly thereafter.
Please do try and make the most of your Year Tutor, and remember that in addition to the termly meetings you can go and see them during their weekly drop-in hours (which are sometimes also called "office hours"). Our doors are always "open" - metaphorically if not physically (the Dawson Building can get chilly in winter!), so never feel you cannot just pop by for a chat, indeed, we very much hope that you do!
The Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr Fire Kovarovic, deals with all matters of students' academic progress. She works closely with the year tutors and will offer support to students whose progress has faltered, with the aim of putting things back on track.
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) in all areas of teaching and research. We seek to promote equality of opportunity for all our students and staff, promote diversity in our community, provide an inclusive environment and eliminate any harassment or discrimination.
Find out more about our undergraduate Anthropology degree courses by visiting the individual programme pages or contact us for more information.
Going to university is a major decision, and we are dedicated to supporting applicants from minority backgrounds, or who are among the first in their family to go to university.
Discover more about being part of our community through Durham University Anthropology Society (AnthSoc). Events, socials, field trips, careers and experiences. By students, for students.
Contact us to find out more about undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities in our Department.
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