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BA Anthropology at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Anthropology (B.A.) is a 90-unit program (Levels I to III), of which 42 units may be Level I. Students study biological anthropology, sociocultural anthropology and anthropological archaeology.

Department: Anthropology  |  Duration: 3 years (90 units, Levels I to III)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Required: 6 units from ANTHROP 2E03 Introduction to Biological Anthropology, 2F03 Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology and 2PA3 Introduction to Anthropological Archaeology, 18 units of Level II to IV Anthropology, and 33-36 units of electives of which at least six are outside Anthropology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of any Level I program with a Grade Point Average of at least 3.5.

Undergraduate applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).

Apply through the official page: https://future.mcmaster.ca/apply/

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