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
UCalgary undergraduate students begin their transdisciplinary research journeys
Apply for your PURE award by Jan. 27
Digging up Alberta's history: Undergraduate research project sparks enthusiasm for Plains archaeology
Sam Judson explores how to engage with the public on Alberta's archaeological sites
UCalgary researcher leads exploration of urban accessibility barriers across the globe
Transdisciplinary project one of 18 to receive SSHRC Insight Grants
Off and Running...
Alumni All-Access 2024 is upon us! We have all the information you need about the second half of this amazing event!
Want to go back to university? You can during Alumni All-Access
Logic, reasoning, rhetoric? Nope. Not in this entertaining philosophy course.
Women-led collaboration between scholars in Alberta and West Africa empowers social change
Social workers and scientists explore transformative questions, supported by Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships
In the media
In the News Kathryn Reese-Taylor, Department of Anthropology and Archaeology, in The Spokesman-Review
Archaeologists discover a Maya city behind a wall of trees in Mexico
In the News Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Calgary Herald
'Walking with ghosts': Cowboy John Ware's homestead unearthed near Millarville
In the News Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer, Anthropology and Archaeology, in City News
UCalgary research team digging family site of one of Alberta’s first Black residents
In the News Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Global News
Unearthing history at homestead of cowboy John Ware
In the News Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer, Anthropology and Archaeology, in CTV News
Archeology dig explores legendary rancher’s original Alberta homestead
In the News Kuenzang Dorji, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Mongabay.com News
‘A harmonious human-primate society’: Interview with Whitley winner Kuenzang Dorji
Faculty of Arts Awards and Celebration of Excellence
Kristina Penn's striking photograph of frazil ice in Tasààn Zhat Chù’ (Copper Joe Creek) selected as this year’s design.
