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Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology Major at Athabasca University

Athabasca University, Canada

Programme overview

Explore the full spectrum of what it means to be human in AU’s online anthropology degree. Our program takes a holistic, historic, and global approach, allowing you to understand human diversity in aspects like culture, social organization, and language.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: As little as 4 years of full-time study  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Monthly; enrol any time  |  Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Unearth a wealth of knowledge in anthropology with Athabasca University's comprehensive 4-field approach, covering archaeology, biological anthropology, sociocultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology. You have the freedom to tailor your educational experience, choosing online courses that most align with your interests and career goals.

Career pathways

Unlock diverse career paths—from research and academia to cultural consulting and public policy—with a degree in Anthropology from Athabasca University.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal admission requirements for the 4-year program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate programmes have continuous enrolment: applications are accepted throughout the year and students can start registering for courses as soon as the online application is complete.

There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs. Applications go through the online Undergraduate General Application, with part of the process completed in ApplyAlberta; the one-time, non-refundable general application fee is $141 (2026-2027).

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