Come and study and conduct research at the Faculty of Anthropology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

The current faculty of the Department of Anthropology consists of professors with extensive research and teaching experience at universities both domestically and internationally. These professors have received their training at prestigious universities around the world, such as the University of Amsterdam, Leiden (Netherlands), the Australian National University (Australia), the University of Cambridge (United Kingdom), the University of Colorado (USA), and the University of Toronto (Canada)...

Lecturer in the Faculty of Anthropology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

What will you learn?

At the Faculty of Anthropology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, students and faculty explore human issues occurring in real life. Teachers and students work collaboratively, drawing on a range of archival data—ethnology, history, archaeology, linguistics, etc.—to pursue broader interdisciplinary questions. The research interests of faculty and students span the most important areas for contemporary anthropology, as reflected in courses across disciplines such as the history of anthropological theory, digital and visual anthropology, religious anthropology, medical anthropology, gender anthropology, economic anthropology, urban anthropology, and ethnic minorities in Vietnam.

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  Students and faculty from the Anthropology department attended a presentation by an American PhD candidate.

During their studies at the Department of Anthropology, students regularly interact with international professors and doctors from prestigious universities around the world who come to the department to teach and present the latest research in the field of anthropology. Students benefit from opportunities related to their specialization as well as improve their foreign language skills through academic and communicative activities.

Dr. Frank Proschan, a Fulbright scholar (USA), teaches at the Department of Anthropology.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Suu participated in scientific exchanges with international scholars.

Practical training is a crucial activity for Anthropology students. Students must engage with communities to learn about their cultural lives, gain cultural experiences, and develop research skills. The purpose of practical training is to: (i) enable students to apply their ethnographic fieldwork knowledge to fieldwork and utilize qualitative and quantitative research methods in collecting and processing information on the research subject (specific communities) in the field; (ii) thereby gain a better understanding of the theoretical knowledge they have learned, and simultaneously recognize the difficulties and challenges in researching specific topics in the research area; (iii) consequently, require students to be aware of the need to flexibly and creatively master the fundamental issues of the research problem from both theoretical and methodological perspectives.

Anthropology students participate in field research.

During their university studies, Anthropology students also have the opportunity to study, research, and exchange ideas at major universities in Europe and China. This is a chance for students to experience an international learning environment and further develop their knowledge, which will be valuable for their future lives.

Anthropology students undertake short-term internships at Upsala University (Sweden) and the University of Göttingen (Germany).

Anthropology students participate in the Chinese Language Festival in Nanning (China).

What kind of jobs will you be able to do after graduating with a degree in Anthropology?

With the knowledge, skills, and humanistic qualities acquired in school, Anthropology graduates have the opportunity to work in many professions within the social sciences and humanities, in the following job positions:

• Teaching and researching issues related to culture, ethnicity, religion, society, etc.
• Institutes and research centers, as well as political, cultural, and social organizations; universities and colleges with related academic programs;
• Human resource management, office administration, tour guide, tour operation management…
• Project management expert; expert in evaluating the effectiveness of funded projects;
• Officials from the Ethnic Affairs Committee and the Religious Affairs Committee;
• Staff of the Administrative and General Affairs Department, and the Organization and Personnel Department;
• Officials from the Propaganda Department, Department of Culture, Information and Tourism;
• Editors and reporters for print newspapers and online news sites;
• Editors, reporters, and broadcasters of radio and television stations;
• Officials specializing in ethnic and religious issues in military and police agencies...
• Central and local government agencies involved in the field of study cover economic, political, social, and cultural areas;
• Media outlets: newspapers, radio stations, television stations, etc.
• Companies, associations, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other organizations that need to utilize anthropological knowledge;
• Military and police agencies...

Are you ready? Don't hesitate, we're here to welcome you!

The field of Anthropology does not require students to possess exceptional qualities to succeed in their careers. However, the following factors are considered important assets that can contribute to success in Anthropology:

• A passion for anthropology, a thirst for learning, and a commitment to research are key to success.
• Mastering a widely spoken foreign language will broaden your horizons and allow you to reach beyond national borders.
• If you also possess creativity, imagination, and clear thinking, it seems you have a knack for anthropology.

Hopefully, the information presented in this article will give readers an overview of Anthropology, and if you are interested in this fascinating field, feel free to apply for admission to the Faculty of Anthropology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, to have the opportunity to study in a professional training environment.

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