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
Faculty of Arts Research Funding Success
Faculty researchers receive federal support through SSHRC, NSERC, Banting, Vanier and New Frontiers grants
UCalgary research receives $36.6M in federal funding
Funding will support scholars across campus in their pursuit of research and innovation excellence
Six UCalgary PhD students receive Vanier scholarships for 2025
National awards recognize scholars undertaking bold research
New Order of Canada appointees have UCalgary ties
Three individuals with connections to the University of Calgary have received one of the country’s highest civilian honours
Introducing our newest Department Heads
Faculty of Arts
Outstanding members of UCalgary Arts honoured
Faculty awards recognize Arts community's achievements and influence
In the media
In the News Gerald Oetelaar, Anthropology and Archaeology, in CTV News
Calgarian studying Indigenous rock art shares elders’ stories in book
In the News Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer, Anthropology and Archaeology, in CBC.ca
Aspiring archeologists explore dig site at Edworthy Park
In the News Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer, Anthropology and Archaeology, in CTV News
UCalgary students turn Edworthy Park into archaeological dig site
In the News Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer, Anthropology and Archaeology, in CBC Calgary Eyeopener
Edworthy Park archeology
In the News Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer, Anthropology and Archaeology, in CBC News
Calgary archeology program sheds light on province's pre-contact history
In the News Lindsay Amundsen-Meyer, Anthropology and Archaeology, in Livewire Calgary
Student archaeologists break ground at Calgary’s Edworthy Park
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