Bachelor of Anthropology
- Calgary, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Anthropology and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Graduate study
- Public and private sector careers
Curriculum
- Fieldwork-based course of study including field methods
- Archaeology and biological anthropology
- Forensic anthropology
- Cultural ecology
- Social theory
- Language and culture
- And regional courses on Native North America and the Maya and Aztec worlds. A May Term trip to Guatemala is offered.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school applicants need five Grade 12-level courses (or equivalent from the international credentials chart) including programme-required subjects
- Admission is competitive on the average of the top two Group A subjects. Post-secondary applicants normally need a 2.0 GPA (some programmes 2.5). Applicants whose first language is not English also meet the English Language Proficiency requirement.. Entry grade detail: Competitive admission average by programme (high school: average of top two Group A Grade 12 subjects
- Five Grade 12 courses required
- Post-secondary applicants normally minimum 2.0 GPA
- Some programmes 2.5)
- No single minimum published.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadline: Fall 2027 international deadline 1 May. Early admission 1 Oct to 1 Feb. Apply through the Apply Alberta international application and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Have every school attended send official transcripts directly to MRU (final transcripts due 15 May from outside Canada) and submit English proficiency proof. Receive a conditional or final offer. Accept and pay the non-refundable tuition deposit to receive the letter of acceptance. MRU then requests your Provincial Attestation Letter. Apply to IRCC for a study permit. Optionally apply for residence and scholarships.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,018, $24,278 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $5,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Calgary main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts |
| Department | Sociology and Anthropology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Scholarships
Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $25,018, $24,278 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $5,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176, Duolingo 120.
Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.