Anthropology

University of Lethbridge

Canada, Lethbridge

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University of Lethbridge

Canada , Lethbridge

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 140

Campuses

Lethbridge

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines6-Sep-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 22,183 / year

Next Intake 6-Sep-2023

Anthropology

About

Anthropology studies the diversity of human life in every part of the world. Long-term ethnographic fieldwork is the hallmark of the anthropological approach to studying the human condition and allows you to see how your world fits into a larger context.

Contemporary anthropology examines the material, social, and cultural conditions of human behaviour and life from a "locally global" perspective.

Anthropology will expose you to a variety of different cultures. At the same time, you will learn to examine your own life from an anthropological perspective. You will learn how to explore and understand radically different contexts in both your own and other cultures.

Two elements distinguish anthropology: an intensely comparative, wide-ranging view of human society and culture, and a strong desire to know how individuals in specific cultures make sense of the world and respond to its challenges.

Anthropologists are committed to understanding common aspects of human social life, despite apparent differences. They typically spend long periods of time doing field research where they interact with people in their environment to gain cultural understanding.

Minors | Adding a minor to your degree is a great way to explore academic interests beyond your major. A minor is a set of courses comprising a secondary focus of interest generally not related to your major. A minor may be required or optional.

Honours thesis | If your GPA is high enough in your fourth year, you can opt to complete an undergraduate thesis course. This is an excellent opportunity for you to earn an "Honours Thesis" designation on your degree.

Experience learning | Our students have a number of experiential learning opportunities available to them including co-operative education, international exchanges, independent and applied studies as well as volunteer opportunities. uLethbridge is the only university in Alberta to offer co-operative education to all majors in the arts and sciences, at both the undergrad and grad level. Transfer students can actually head out on their first work term before ever stepping foot on campus! For example, many transfer students complete a summer work term before starting classes in September.

Skills acquired | Studying anthropology helps you develop the analytical skills critical to succeeding in teaching, research, advocacy, business, policy analysis, public service and programming. It provides you with the ability to analyze a wide range of social and cultural situations. You will also develop your written and oral communication skills and work both independently and within a group setting.

Disciplines

Faculty of Arts & Science

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihiya)

Career

Related fields | Many anthropology graduates will cross over into another field, applying their knowledge to a wide range of institutional and cross-cultural situations. This knowledge often helps assess and rectify social issues and problems in areas such as:

Public Health
Education
Urban Planning
Social Welfare
Government Planning
Immigration
Museum Management
International Development
First Nations Planning & Development

Professional disciplines & graduate studies | Your undergraduate degree in anthropology also provides an excellent foundation for law, management and education. The University of Lethbridge's School of Graduate Studies offers graduate programs, at the master and doctoral levels, spanning over 60 disciplines – so why not consider pursuing grad school right here in Lethbridge! Whether you choose to do your advanced studies at uLethbridge or another institution, know that your undergraduate degree has set you on the path to post-graduate success.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 22,183 / year

Application Fee

CAD 140

How to Apply

Step 1 - Submit your application for admission

Undergraduate programs

Apply online (ApplyAlberta)
Mail a paper application (program grid)

Graduate programs

Apply online

Remember to submit your application before the appropriate deadline. The application fee payment must be made successfully for the application to be submitted.

Application Fee
All applicants to the University of Lethbridge must pay a non-refundable application processing fee, as follows:

Undergraduate applicants who have attended educational institutions in Canada only: $140 CAD
Graduate applicants who have attended educational institutions in Canada only: $125 (CAD)
Applicants who have attended one or more educational institutions outside of Canada: $140 (CAD)

Note: Applicants may submit only one application for admission per term (excluding applications for English for Academic Purposes). Requests to be considered for admission to an alternate undergraduate program should be emailed to [email protected].

Step 2 - Submit your marks, transcripts, and other documents

Review our undergraduate document requirements and make arrangements for necessary documents to be submitted before the relevant decision document deadline.

The University of Lethbridge will consider unofficial documents and documents reporting interim grades or courses in progress to make a conditional admission decision but reserves the right to request official documents and to verify all transcripts and test scores. Any offer of admission made on the basis of unofficial or interim documents will be conditional upon receipt of final official documents. Such documents must confirm the applicant’s eligibility for admission, including current competitive admission standards.

Unofficial and interim documents may be submitted by email to [email protected] or by mail to:

Admissions
University of Lethbridge
4401 University Drive West
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
T1K 3M4

Note: Graduate applicants must upload all supporting documents before submitting the online application.

Step 3 - Check your email

A few days after you submit your application, we will send you an email with your uLethbridge ID number and instructions for checking the status of your application and required documents online.

Step 4 - Apply for residence and scholarships

Visit the Housing Services website for more information about on-campus housing options and to apply to live in residence. The application opens September 15 each year.

Visit the Scholarships and Student Finance website for more information about student awards and other resources to help you finance your education.

Step 5 - Check the status of your application and supporting documents

Once you have submitted your application, you can monitor the status of your application and required documents online through the Bridge. This system enables you to view the same information that staff at the University have access to, in real time.

Set up your Campus Login (username and password)
- You will need your uLethbridge ID number, which is emailed to you shortly after submitting your application for admission. It is also included in all correspondence from Student Enrolment and Registrar Services (SEARS). If you have not received your ID number within ten business days of submitting your application, please contact us.
Log in to the Bridge using your uLethbridge email address if you have it, otherwise, use the [email protected] that was created in the previous step. For example, if you selected luxie.pronghorn as your username, you would use [email protected].
- Select Student
- Select Admissions
View your Admission Status, including:
- The program, major, and term of your current application
- Details about your status and your next steps, if any
- Details about which admission documents we have received, which remain outstanding, and which we will obtain on your behalf.

Step 6 - Watch your email inbox

If you are eligible for admission, we will send you an email to the email address provided on your application that includes your offer of admission, instructions for accepting your offer, and important information to help you prepare for your studies at uLethbridge.

If we are unable to issue you an offer of admission, you will be notified by email of the admission decision, the reason(s) for it, and advice for gaining admission to uLethbridge in the future.

Step 7 - Accept your offer

To confirm your Offer of Admission and pay your tuition deposit by the deadline date indicated on your emailed offer letter, visit the Bridge. If you are not able to accept online, please see the Confirmation of Admission page included in your emailed offer letter.

Step 8 - Meet the conditions of your offer, if any

If you received a conditional offer of admission, you will need to ensure that you fulfill all conditions by the appropriate deadline. Be sure to read the general information about conditional admission and the specific information included in your offer of admission letter.

Step 9 - Attend your New Student Orientation

You will be emailed an invitation for new student orientation, which is held each September and January for undergraduate students and each September for graduate students.