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.
News and announcements
June 2026 Transdisciplinary Connector Grants Awarded
Researchers from the Faculty of Arts play central leadership and collaboration roles in transdisciplinary projects
Federal funding for research in the Faculty of Arts
SSHRC Insights and Partnership Development grants awarded to faculty researchers
Arts researchers included in NSERC funding announcement
Five projects from the departments of Psychology and Anthropology and Archaeology share over $1M in federal grants
From field archaeologist to museum management
How Robert R. Janes, PhD’75, is advancing museum reform, reconciliation and climate justice in Canada
Archaeology in the city
Students and citizens work together to uncover Edworthy Park’s past
74-year-old anthropology undergrad overcomes adversity and tragedy to earn her degree
A half-century after taking her first UCalgary classes, Joyce Arnold remains driven by the love of learning
In the media
In the News Lidio Valdez, Anthropology and Archaeology in Phys.org
Rare 500-year-old freeze-dried potatoes unearthed at Inca coastal site
In the News Kathryn Reese-Taylor, Anthropology and Archaeology, in BBC
The Amazon's 'lost city' has been widely misunderstood. This is its true story
In the News Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer and Laurencine Saddleback, Anthropology and Archaeology, on CTV News
University of Calgary archeology students explore Edworthy Park dig site
In the News Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer and Laurencine Saddleback, Anthropology and Archaeology, in LiveWire Calgary
UCalgary archaeology students take to the fields in Edworthy Park
In the News Elizabeth Paris, Anthropology and Archaeology, in National Geographic
What did dogs mean to the ancient Maya? Scientists are unlocking new clues.
In the News Elizabeth Paris, Anthropology and Archaeology, in MSN
Ancient Maya hauled ‘little fat dogs’ 400 miles across the jungle. Sometimes it was just to eat them
Understanding Arctic Sea Ice
Dr. John Yackel, PhD, professor in the Department of Geography in the Faculty of Arts, is leading an international team studying Arctic sea ice in the High Arctic. The project will improve satellite measurements to better understand climate change.
