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
Humans have been altering the environment with fire for at least 85,000 years: new study
UCalgary research team offers key contributions to Yale-led paper...
In the media
In the News: Amanda Melin, Anthropology and Archaeology, in CTV News
Capuchin monkey poop sheds light on human evolution for Calgary-led global research team
In the News: Vivek Venkataraman, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Conversation Canada
Women were successful big-game hunters, challenging beliefs about ancient gender roles
In the News: Julio Mercader, Anthropology and Archaeology, in The Middle East North Africa Financial Network
Diving in the icy depths: the scientists studying what climate change is doing to the Arctic Ocean
In the News: Amanda Melin, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Hindustan Times
Genome study of Capuchin monkey uncovers hints on its large brain, long life
Events
Allyship under the microscope
Psychology study led by Dr. Adam Murry, PhD. takes a hard look at the nature and effectiveness of allyship with Indigenous groups.
The Faculty of Arts celebrates Indigenous people during National Indigenous History Month.
