Anthropology

    Bachelor of Anthropology at University of Waterloo

    Bachelor of Anthropology at University of Waterloo

    University of Waterloo offers the Bachelor of Anthropology as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Waterloo, Canada. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for anthropology and related professional fields. Tuition fees are USD 19,264 / per year, and the next available intake begins on September 1, 2026.

    About Bachelor of Anthropology

    Whether you’re interested in examining relics, learning how evolution produces long distance runners, or studying decolonization, use lessons from the past to shape the future.

    Take the first-year introductory course then, in upper years, you’ll set your focus on what you’re most curious about: archeological, biological, or socio-cultural anthropology.

    Learn data gathering techniques and apply them to field work on real architectural sites. Study abroad, explore a different culture, and get experience at museums or in the field! Or take the co-op stream and earn while you learn.

    With your broad understanding of the world’s people and cultures, you’ll graduate with a range of career options: cultural resource management, forensic anthropology, international development, market research, and much more.

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Arts

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Anthropology at University of Waterloo

    Entry Requirements

    Admissions

    Apply to Honours Arts or Honours Arts and Business and choose Anthropology as your major at the end of first year.

    Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including

    • Any Grade 12 U English (minimum final grade of at least 70%)

    Admission average: Low 80s (co-op and regular)

    Not studying in Ontario? Search our admission requirements for Honours Arts or Honours Arts and Business.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 63
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Anthropology

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    19,264 / per year
    Bachelor of Anthropology at University of Waterloo
    University of Waterloo
    University of Waterloo
    Canada

    Canada, Waterloo

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