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Program information
Study what it means to be human in the broadest possible sense. Anthropologists are interested in the findings of all fields pertaining to humans and the processes of social and cultural life in human societies past and present, near and far. Anthropology connects the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities. Cultural Anthropology is a main area of focus at UBC’s Okanagan campus.
Program overview
- Campus
- Okanagan
- Program length
- 4 years
- Honours This option has additional requirements compared to those required in a Major specialization. Students must maintain high academic standing and may have to write a graduating thesis.
- No
- Co-op Co-op is an optional program where students alternate between academic terms and paid work terms. It’s an opportunity to gain relevant job experience while completing your degree.
- Yes
- Faculty
- Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts
What you'll learn
Anthropology is the study of what it means to be human and how cultural and biological issues affect humanity. This program connects the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities in an integrated approach to studying past and present human societies. You can select a Major in Anthropological Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, or Linguistic Anthropology.
Experiential learning and research
You’ll have ample opportunities to get your hands dirty in Archaeology Field School, which includes reconnaissance survey, photography, mapping, excavation, and artifact analysis. Additional courses in archaeology offer local field trips, plus hands-on training in excavation techniques and interpretation.
The Anthropology department at UBC’s Okanagan campus is a world-leader in anthropological research of the South Pacific. In third year you’ll have the option of a directed-studies course, where you can conduct directed readings or a research project under the supervision of a faculty member. The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences holds an annual undergraduate research conference on UBC’s Okanagan campus to showcase these student projects.
Join the Anthropology Student Union to connect with like-minded peers and receive help with your anthropological endeavours.
What you need to know
Courses
There are hundreds of courses you can take within Anthropology. Here are a few you might like.
Peoples and cultures of prehistory. Examines archaeologists and their work in archaeological sites around the world, from the earliest evidence of humankind and hunting and gathering culture, to the emergence of civilization and state-level societies
Provides an introduction to visual anthropology and the history of film in anthropological research. Students critically evaluate how anthropologists and documentary filmmakers represent other peoples and cultures through film and new media
Advanced study of ethnographic and theoretical problems in India. Topics such as religion, caste, gender and sexuality, agriculture and urban development, nationalism, Bollywood cinema, and globalization.
Focus on international health and development from the perspective of critical medical anthropology. Effect of globalization, technology, and development on world health systems and international health. Populations studied will range from pre-capitalist Indigenous cultures to post-industrial societies
Outcomes
A Ä¢¹½´«Ã½education will introduce you to people and ideas from around the world, open doors to new opportunities, and take you places you never imagined.
You’ll graduate not only with expertise in your chosen field, but with the skills you need to continue growing, learning, and evolving with your career over time.
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Program requirements
Choose application type:
English-language requirements
English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.
General admission requirements
IB Diploma Programme
- Completed IB Diploma, including at least three Higher Level courses.
IB Certificate Courses
- IB Certificate courses (Standard and Higher Level) may be used in an admissions average if you are graduating from a recognized high school curriculum that can be used as your basis of admission.
- IB Math Applications and Interpretations SL, or IB Math Studies, do not satisfy the math requirement for admission to UBC’s science-based programs, the Faculty of Management, the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½Sauder School of Business, or the Vancouver School of Economics.
Degree-specific requirements: Arts
- No specific courses required beyond those needed for general admission
Related courses
The following subject categories are particularly relevant for this degree. Consider taking courses in these areas in your junior year and senior year.
- Language Arts
- Mathematics and Computation
- Second Languages
- Social Studies
- Visual and Performing Arts
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Want to learn more?
Visit the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences website to learn more about Anthropology.
Get a post-graduate work permit for up to three years if you are a full-time Ä¢¹½´«Ã½international student graduating from a bachelor’s degree program and meet all .
Want to learn more?
Visit the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences website to learn more about Anthropology.