Program Overview

University of Alberta Programs

The University of Alberta offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various faculties and colleges.

Undergraduate Programs

The university provides undergraduate programs in several fields, including arts, science, engineering, and more.

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

The Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology explores the origins and history of the human species through investigating biological, cultural, and linguistic diversity in human populations. Students can take courses related to four major subfields of Anthropology: Archaeology, Biological, Linguistic, and Cultural Anthropology.

Why Study Anthropology?

This major can also be taken as part of a BA Honors degree. The Faculty of Arts boasts one of the most diverse Arts programs in Canada, offering top-quality educational opportunities that prepare students for successful careers in every sector of society.

Possible Careers

• Anthropologist
• Applied Archaeology
• Cultural Management
• Curator
• Healthcare Worker
• Non-governmental Organization (NGO) Worker
• Public Servant

Admissions Requirements

Admissions Requirements for 2026-2027

This information is for students applying directly from high school. Transfer students should refer to the Calendar.

Requirements

• One from the following courses: English Language Arts 30-1
• One from the following subjects:
  • Fine Arts
    • Performing Arts 35A
    • Musical Theatre 35
    • Adv Acting/Touring Theatre 35
    • Applied Graphic Arts 35
    • Audio 35
    • Ballet 35
    • Choir 35
    • CommunicationTech Adv(CTS-5Cr)
    • Contemporary Dance 35
    • Dance 35
    • Portfolio Art 35
    • Dance Composition 35
    • Design Thinking Innovation 35
    • Directing 35
    • Drawing(Adv Techn) 35(CTS-5Cr)
    • Film & Media Arts 35(CTS-5Cr)
    • Guitar 35
    • Instrumental Jazz 35
    • Jazz Dance 35
    • Musical Theatre Performance 35
    • Technical Theatre EPS 35
    • Pottery/Ceramics(Adv Techn) 35
    • Technical Theatre 35 (5Cr)
    • Theatre Arts 35
    • Vocal Jazz 35
    • General Music 30
    • Choral Music 30
    • Art 30
    • Art 31
    • Instrumental Music 30
    • Drama 30
  • Humanities
    • History Americas 30 (IB)
    • Social Studies 30-1
    • Aboriginal Studies 30
    • CTS-Enterprise&Innovat-5Credit
    • CTS-Financial Mgmt Adv-5Credit
    • CTS-Mgmt & Market Adv-5Credit
    • Macro-Economics 30 and Micro-Economics 30
  • Languages other than English
    • French 30-3Y
    • French Language Arts 20-1
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Swedish L & C 35-3Y
    • Hebrew Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Hebrew Language Arts 35
    • Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30
    • Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30-12Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • German Language Arts 30
    • Ukrainian Lang Arts 30
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Portuguese Lang &Culture 35-3Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Chinese Language Arts 30
    • Arabic L & C 35-12Y
    • Arabic L & C 35-6Y
    • Arabic Language Arts 30
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 35
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-12Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Dene Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Filipino Lang & Culture 35-3Y
    • Korean Lang & Culture 35
    • Polish Language & Arts 35
    • Nakoda Lang & Culture 35-12Y
    • Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 3Y
    • Tsuut'ina Lang &Culture 35-12Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Spanish Language Arts 30
    • Latin 30
    • Cree L & C 30-12Y
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Cree Language & Culture 30-9Y
    • Francais 30-1
    • Francais 30-2
    • French 30-9Y
    • French 31
    • French Language Arts 30-1
    • French Language Arts 30-2
    • Am Sgn Lng & Deaf Culture 35
    • Am Sign L & C 35-9Y
    • Russian Lang & Culture 35 3Y
    • Hungarian Lang & Culture 35-3Y
  • Math/Sciences
    • Mathematics 30-1
    • Mathematics 30-2*
    • Chemistry 30
    • Biology 30
    • Physics 30
    • Mathematics 31
    • Computing Science ADV(CTS-5Cr)
    • Science 30

Three from the following subjects:

• Humanities
  • Aboriginal Studies 30
  • CTS-Enterprise&Innovat-5Credit
  • CTS-Financial Mgmt Adv-5Credit
  • CTS-Mgmt & Market Adv-5Credit
  • History Americas 30 (IB)
  • Social Studies 30-1
  • Macro-Economics 30 and Micro-Economics 30
• Languages other than English
  • Latin 30
  • Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30
  • Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30-12Y
  • Arabic L & C 35-12Y
  • Arabic L & C 35-6Y
  • Arabic Language Arts 30
  • Hungarian Lang & Culture 35-3Y
  • Italian Lang & Culture 30-12Y
  • Italian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
  • Italian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
  • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
  • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
  • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
  • Chinese Language Arts 30
  • Dene Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
  • Filipino Lang & Culture 35-3Y
  • Korean Lang & Culture 35
  • Polish Language & Arts 35
  • Nakoda Lang & Culture 35-12Y
  • Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
  • Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 3Y
  • Tsuut'ina Lang &Culture 35-12Y
  • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
  • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
  • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
  • German Lang & Culture 30-3Y
  • German Lang & Culture 30-6Y
  • German Lang & Culture 30-9Y
  • German Language Arts 30
  • Portuguese Lang &Culture 35-3Y
  • Swedish L & C 35-3Y
  • Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-3Y
  • Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-9Y
  • Punjabi Lang & Culture 35
  • Cree L & C 30-12Y
  • Cree Lang & Culture 30
  • Cree Lang & Culture 30-3Y
  • Cree Lang & Culture 30-6Y
  • Cree Language & Culture 30-9Y
  • Francais 30-1
  • Francais 30-2
  • French 30-9Y
  • French 31
  • French Language Arts 30-1
  • French Language Arts 30-2
  • Am Sgn Lng & Deaf Culture 35
  • Am Sign L & C 35-9Y
  • Russian Lang & Culture 35 3Y
  • Hebrew Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
  • Hebrew Language Arts 35
  • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-3Y
  • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-6Y
  • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-9Y
  • Spanish Language Arts 30
  • Ukrainian Lang Arts 30
  • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
  • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
  • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-9Y
  • French 30-3Y
  • French Language Arts 20-1
• Math/Sciences
  • Computing Science ADV(CTS-5Cr)
  • Science 30
  • Mathematics 31
  • Physics 30
  • Chemistry 30
  • Biology 30
  • Mathematics 30-1
  • Mathematics 30-2*

English Language Proficiency

The primary language of instruction in our classes, with the exception of those at the Faculté Saint-Jean, is English. For more information on the English Language Proficiency policy, refer to the U of A Calendar. Information on writing ELP examinations is also available.

Indigenous Applicants

At the U of A, we are committed to encouraging Indigenous Students in their work towards a degree. Indigenous students have been under-represented in higher education in Canada, thus our policy is aimed at increasing opportunity, with the goal of our Aboriginal student population being representative of the public we serve. For more information on Admission of Indigenous Students, refer to the U of A Calendar.

Deadline

• Fall application
  • Domestic: March 1, 2026
  • International: March 1, 2026

Tuition and Fees

While the cost calculator can give you an estimate based on full-time for the program you select, your tuition will be evaluated based on the specific courses you are registered in.

Scholarships and Financial Support

The Office of the Registrar administers over $52 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for undergraduate students, as well as financial and loan advising. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.