Department of Anthropology and Archaeology
Undergraduate programs
Anthropology explores the connections between cultures, societies and species to understand global challenges. A degree in Anthropology prepares you to think holistically about what it means to be human. You will study humanity's ancestors, the worldview of cultures different than your own, and more.
Graduate programs
The Department of Anthropology and Archaeology embraces an integrative approach, with a focus on the fields of archaeology, biological anthropology, and social and cultural anthropology.
Community engagement
**NEW CONTENT**
The Public Archaeology Program was put on hold this summer due to COVID and we hope to be back in 2021.
Meanwhile we have some new and exciting online exercises that are targeted at Grade 7-12 students. If you are an educator and need more information please check out our community engagement page!
Browse our other community engagement projects. Including, Aboriginal Youth Engagement and Digitally Preserving Alberta's Heritage.
News and announcements
Congrats Patricia Campos Díaz!
Patricia Campos Díaz receives the CONACyT International Graduate Scholarship ...
In the media
In the News: Peter Dawson, Anthropology and Archaeology, in CityNews Calgary
Alberta residential schools digitized, bringing their ‘dark past’ to life
In the News: Vivek V. Venkataraman, Anthropology and Archaeology, Yahoo! News Canada
The origins of human society are more complex than we thought
In the News: Vivek V. Venkataraman, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Kelowna Daily Courier
The origins of society are possibly more complex than once thought
In the News: The Conversation Canada
The origins of human society are more complex than we thought
2022-23 Distinguished Visiting Writer
Join the Calgary Distinguished Writers Program at MacEwan Ballroom on Feb. 9 for ‘An Evening with Jamaica Kincaid.’ Moderated by UCalgary Professor of Creative Writing Suzette Mayr, winner of the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize.
