Anthropology (BA)

    Anthropology (BA)

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 14,419 / per year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Anthropology (BA)

    About

    Anthropology engages in the study of humans, in all their complexity, both past and present, from both a cultural and biological point of view. It addresses some of the most challenging issues of our time, including conflict, environmental change, global health, human adaptation, human behaviour and social inequality.

    Anthropology students develop social research skills and have an increased knowledge and understanding of human cultural diversity. Many students find that anthropology broadens their thinking and gives them perspective on interpretations offered by other disciplines.

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Arts

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission requirements

    The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

    Direct entry applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college.

    Advanced entry applicants are those who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 86

    English Program Requirements

    English language proficiency test options

    If your primary language is not English, you must demonstrate your proficiency in the use of the English language by meeting any of the options listed below.

    The information in this section applies to students entering most undergraduate programs of study, except for the Faculty of Law and International Dentist Degree Program (IDDP), which have their own acceptable tests and minimum required scores. Please refer to the applicant information bulletin for program specific admission requirements.

    If you are applying for admission to a graduate program, please check your program for information on each program’s English language proficiency requirements.

    Results for language tests expire two years from the test date and must be valid at the beginning of your admission term. Please confirm the validity of your test results.

    Test options

    IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program)
    • Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)
    IELTS (Academic - computer or paper) or IELTS Indicator (International English Language Testing System)
    • Minimum score required: 6.5 overall
    • Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing)
    • IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba
    CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) - Online or Test Centre
    • Minimum score required: 60
    TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Paper Edition or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
    • For tests taken before January 20, 2026, minimum score required:
      • Minimum overall score of 86, and
      • Minimum component scores:
        • 20 in Reading
        • 20 in Writing
        • 20 in Listening
        • 20 in Speaking
    • For tests taken on January 21, 2026 onward, minimum score required:
      • Minimum overall score of 4.5, and
      • Minimum component scores:
        • 4.0 in Reading
        • 4.0 in Writing
        • 4.0 in Listening
        • 4.0 in Speaking
    Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced
    • Minimum score required: 180
    Cambridge Assessment English: C2 Proficiency
    • Minimum score required: 180
    Pearson Test of English
    • Minimum score required: 58

    Duolingo English Test*

    • Minimum overall score of 120, and
    • Minimum component scores:
      • 105 in Literacy
      • 105 in Comprehension
      • 105 in Production
      • 105 in Conversation

    * Test not accepted for Faculty of Law or IDDP program

    Career

    Professional opportunities

    Anthropology graduates acquire skills useful in many careers, including those in:

    • Government agencies
    • Community and social services
    • Museums and archives
    • Community/International development agencies
    • Business and market research firms
    • Cultural resource management agencies
    • Parks and historic sites

    A bachelor’s degree in anthropology also serves as suitable preparation for further studies in education, nursing, medicine or law.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    14,419 / per year
    Anthropology (BA)
    University of Manitoba
    University of Manitoba
    Canada

    Canada, Winnipeg

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