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Bachelor of Anthropology in BA

Burlington, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology is a four-year, Full-time undergraduate degree offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of Anthropology in BA
Apply scientific reasoning
Interpret evidence and communicate analytical findings. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
Not a published outcomes statement.

Career outcomes

Archaeologist
Cultural anthropologist
Museum curator or educator
Immigration or international development specialist

Curriculum

Four-year Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology taught on campus
With year-by-year requirements set in the UVic calendar (a major
With an Honours route also listed). Required courses include Introduction to Anthropology
Introduction to Anthropological Research
Cultural and Social Anthropology
Archaeology and Biological Anthropology. Optional paid co-op work terms count toward the degree.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school (or equivalent) with official transcripts and certified English translation
Holistic review of grades and course rigour
At least one recommendation
English proficiency test unless waived
College-specific course prerequisites
Proof of one year of funds.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (first-year) or prior college coursework (transfer), Official transcripts with certified English translation, One teacher recommendation, Proof of funds for one year

Language tests

Duolingo 110
TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results

How to apply

Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$50,213 USD
Application fee	$0 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Burlington campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Anthropology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	First-year international undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for the UVM Presidential Scholarship, Worth up to 30,000 USD per year for up to four years, Subject to scholarship selection and renewal conditions.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.