Anthropology
Study humanity across cultures and time - fieldwork, research, and deep cultural understanding.
Anthropology studies human societies, cultures, and biology across time and place through four sub-fields: cultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistic anthropology, and biological anthropology. It is excellent preparation for international careers, social work, and graduate research.
Admission Average
mid to high 80s (Tier 3 (<85%))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- One additional U/M course
- Social science courses (recommended)
Skills You'll Build
- Ethnographic Fieldwork
- Qualitative Research
- Cross-Cultural Analysis
- Archaeological Methods
- Critical Writing
Program Facts
- Typical length: 4 years
- Co-op available: No
- Graduate school: Common path
- Demand outlook: Stable Growth
Top Universities
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
- University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC
- McGill University – Montreal, QC
- Queen's University – Kingston, ON
- Dalhousie University – Halifax, NS
Careers This Major Leads To
- Professor / Academic – Entry $80,000
- Social Worker (RSW) – Entry $50,000
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – Entry $65,000