Anthropology (BA) in Canada at VIU Canada

Program Overview for Anthropology (BA) in Canada:

Want to understand better how humans tick – arguably one of the most employable skills you can put on your resume? VIU’s Degree in Anthropology program can help with that. Anthropologists study who we are and how we came to be that way and provide a clearer understanding of what it means to be human.

VIU’s Bachelor of Anthropology program ensures graduates leave with a breadth of skills suited for jobs in areas such as law, government, business, education, health care, (market) research, and more. Anthropology courses also prepare you to become a global citizen. The Department of Anthropology offers field schools and local and international internships to take classroom learning to the next level.

Anthropologists study what makes us human, taking a holistic approach to understanding the many different aspects of the human experience. Through the multifocal lens of Sociocultural, Biological, Archaeological, and Linguistic Anthropology, Anthropologists study all humanity's biological and cultural diversity.

VIU’s Anthropology program encourages applying anthropological theory, knowledge, and methods in “race” relations, social justice, cultural sensitivity training, archaeology, museum representation, resource management, human rights facilitation, and human evolution as the interaction of culture and the environment.

The Department of Anthropology offers undergraduate coursework at three levels: 100 (introductory), 200 (second year), and 300-400 (advanced). The 300-400 level courses may be taken by either third- or fourth-year students.

Students may take an upper-level course before completing their lower-level courses if they meet the specific course requirements. For advanced Anthropology students, the Department of Anthropology also offers an Anthropology Honours Degree.

Unless otherwise noted, ANTH 212 serves to admit students to upper-level Social Anthropology courses. ANTH 213 is the prerequisite course for upper-level Archaeology courses. ANTH 214 admits students to upper-level Biological Anthropology courses.

These are the international student eligibility for the Anthropology (BA) in Canada

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Proof of English language proficiency
• International students who are BC high school graduates must have a minimum grade of “C” in English 12 for direct entry into an academic program.
• Official transcript of grades from high school (and post-secondary institutions where applicable).
• A minimum "C+" grade in one of Principles of Mathematics 11, Applications of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, Pre-calculus 11, or equivalent. A mathematics assessment and placement examination is available for applicants without this admission requirement.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Anthropology (BA)

Canadian citizens and those with permanent residence status in Canada are eligible for admission to University Academic programs if they meet one of the following conditions:

• graduation from a B.C. secondary school, or equivalent, with a minimum “C” grade in either English 12 or English 12 First Peoples;
• visiting student from a college or university (a “Letter of Permission” from the home institution is required);
• a transfer student from a college or university (at least 24 transferable university-level credits completed);
• English 12 with a minimum "C+" grade or equivalent.
• A minimum "C+" grade in one of Principles of Mathematics 11, Applications of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, Pre-calculus 11, or equivalent. A mathematics assessment and placement examination is available for applicants without this admission requirement.

These are the test eligibilities for the Anthropology (BA) to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Anthropology (BA) in Canada.

Anthropology is the study of humanity, our culture, history, evolution, language, and biology. Anthropologists follow a holistic approach, integrating all aspects of human existence, offering a humanistic understanding of society and how people solve their own problems.

Anthropologists are concerned with understanding the structure and functioning of social groups through minimally invasive participant observation and other "qualitative" techniques in their own communities and other countries. 

VIU's program encourages the application of anthropological theory, knowledge, and methods in areas such as "race" relations, cultural sensitivity training, archaeology, resource management, human rights facilitation, the interaction of culture and the environment, as well as, the evolutionary biology of our species and the history of cultures around the world.

The inclusive nature of anthropology is especially relevant in light of the increasing cultural diversity of our own society and the current intensity of political actions worldwide. 

The Anthropology Honours program will provide students with training and qualifications that extend those in the regular anthropology degree program. The development and completion of the honors essay comprised of original research is an invaluable experience for those planning to apply to graduate school.