Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology at Mount Royal University

Programme overview

Mount Royal University’s Bachelor of Arts — Anthropology, taught by expert faculty in Calgary, offers an immersive cultural anthropology experience through hands-on fieldwork, research and small class sizes. Anthropology explores how people live, adapt and connect across cultures, time and geography. You’ll explore everything from ancient tools and skeletal remains to modern social systems and global issues.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Department: Sociology and Anthropology | Intake: Fall | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

MRU’s anthropology curriculum offers a balanced mix of foundational courses and hands-on experience, preparing you for diverse career paths.

Career pathways

MRU’s anthropology degree prepares you for careers in research, heritage, education, community development or advanced studies in specialized fields. Roles include Social policy/immigration consultant, Cultural resource management technician, Public health program officer, Museum or gallery curator, Community development worker, Forensic analyst, Equity and diversity analyst, International aid and development worker.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English Language Arts 30-1 - 60%; Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 or a 30-level language

International applicants: CAD 24,277 a year (2026). Year 1 (2026-27) international tuition for one full academic year (Sept-April, normally ten courses); tuition includes instructional equipment and lab fees; excludes mandatory fees ($2,432.68) and books. Year 2 onward listed as higher/subject to change. Source

Fall semester starts September (first day of classes Sept. 9, 2027); Winter semester starts January (first day of classes Jan. 5, 2027); Spring semester starts May (first day of classes May 3, 2027).

Fall 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1, 2026 to Feb. 1, 2027 (application and supporting documents required); application deadline for some programs Feb. 1, 2027; ongoing admission Feb. 2 to Aug. 31, 2027 based on program space and availability.

Fall 2027 international students: application deadline May 1, 2027 (students eligible to apply for a study permit under IRPR 214 may continue to apply after May 1); document deadline May 15, 2027.

Winter 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2026; ongoing admission Nov. 2 to Dec. 15, 2026.

Spring 2027: applications open Oct. 1, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mtroyal.ca/Admission/Apply/index.htm

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