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
Dr. Aoife Mac Namara appointed dean of UCalgary’s Faculty of Arts
A message from the provost and vice-president (academic)...
In the media
In the News: Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer, Anthropology and Archaeology, in CBC.CA News
Students learn to conduct archeology in respectful way on Siksika reserve
In the News: Kathryn Reese-Taylor, Anthropology and Archaeology
Unlocking the secrets of the Maya: technology reveals new discoveries about this ancient civilization
In the News: Maribeth Murray, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Canadian Life Sciences Database
Canada's contribution to the global effort to map the genomes of complex life on Earth
In the News: Kathryn Reese-Taylor, in Anthropology and Archaeology, National Geographic
How a pyramid rose from the ashes of a colossal volcanic eruption (subscriber's content)
Events
New Psychology Clinic programs for Black community members
Clinic launches free therapy program for Black community members. Let’s Talk! Black Mental Health workshops offered up over the summer to create awareness of program.
