Anthropology at York University

About

Anthropology is the study of different societies around the world –their origins, development and cultural similarities and differences. Using the theories and methods of anthropology we explore how people in the world are subjected to, participate in and contest the processes of living in a world that is interconnected by new and powerful economic, cultural and technological forces. Our program is ranked in the top 100 Anthropology programs in the world, and top 10 in Canada, according to QS Rankings, 2016. With 15 faculty members and eight affiliates, we are one of the largest socio-cultural Anthropology departments in Canada. We offer a comprehensive and engaging program of study with a large selection of course offerings. We offer a major program, as well as minors/certificates in Medical Anthropology and Advocacy & Public Engagement Training. Our programs focus on experiential education with a capstone placement course. Our courses explore a wide variety of topics such as: development and the environment media and popular culture health illness and disability gender and sexualities tourism religion and science diasporic communities and displaced peoples violence and conflict the colonial process Other courses focus on processes of change in the prehistoric and historic past. Our overall goal is to prepare you to ask questions about contemporary, past and future social life and to provide you with the critical analytic tools to understand our place in the social and cultural diversity of the world, past and present. Our faculty members have national and international reputations for scholarship, engaged advocacy and excellence in teaching. Our program offers an intensive emphasis on experiential education with a focus on Advocacy and Public Engagement; and includes a fourth year work placement option. Learn the critical research and writing skills that will make you an effective advocate in business, non-governmental advocacy agencies, and in government policy. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

Disciplines

Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihi/General Secondary Education Certificate

English Program Requirements

If your first language is not English, you must show you have an acceptable level of English by completing a language proficiency test.

If you have completed at least one full year at an accredited university in a country where English is the official language of the institution, you may be exempt from this requirement.

Career

development officer

foreign affairs worker

educator

human resources specialist

market researcher

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 70,000 / year

How to Apply

Meet minimum admission requirements
Meet program-specific requirements
Know the application deadlines
Submit your application
Submit all required documentation
Check on Transfer Credit for Advanced Placement

Anthropology

York University

York University

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Anthropology

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