Anthropologist

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Anthropologist Julie Park in her office

Julie Park reading a report

Anthropologists study and compare present and past societies and cultures, and write and present reports on their findings. They usually specialise in one area of anthropology such as social/cultural anthropology or biological anthropology.

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Mahi ai ki te ako me te whakariterite i nga take e pa ana ki nga porihanga me nga tikanga-a-iwi o naianei me nga ra o mua, me te tuhi purongo mo ana kitenga.

Entry Requirements

To become an anthropologist you need to have a Master of Arts or a Master of Social Science majoring in anthropology.

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Pay

Salaries vary, but anthropologists usually earn between $30,000 and $80,000 per year.
 

 

Job Outlook

Competition for anthropologist jobs in New Zealand is tough.
 
 

 


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