Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Anthropology engages in the study of humans, in all their complexity, both past and present, from both a cultural and biological point of view. It addresses some of the most challenging issues of our time, including conflict, environmental change, global health, human adaptation, human behaviour and social inequality. Anthropology students develop social research skills and have an increased knowledge and understanding of human cultural diversity.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Duration: 3+ years | Study mode: full-time, co-op option | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Faculty of Arts offers three-year and four-year undergraduate degree options in anthropology in which students acquire an increased knowledge and understanding of human cultures. BA General: 90 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.00 in all courses in the chosen major.

Career pathways

Anthropology draws on deep resources within the department and across the university to explore research questions. This stimulates disciplinary and interdisciplinary research that provides unique student opportunities. Students gain skills including: qualitative interviewing

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Entry requirements

Manitoba high school direct entry: minimum average of 70% over English 40S, Mathematics 40S and two academic 40S courses, with no less than 60% in each course.

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.

Fall term (classes begin 9 September 2026), Winter term (classes begin 7 January 2027); Direct Entry application deadlines are also published for Summer 2026 and Summer 2027 entry.

Direct Entry deadlines for Fall 2026: Music January 15, 2026; Diploma in Agriculture March 1, 2026 (international) and May 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); University 1 May 1, 2026 (international) and August 1, 2026 (Canadian citizens and permanent residents); all other Direct Entry programs March 1, 2026. Early application deadline for Fall 2026 was December 1, 2025.

Direct Entry deadlines for Winter 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science October 1, 2026; University 1 international applicants October 1, 2026; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents December 1, 2026. Summer 2027: Environment, Earth and Resources, Arts and Science February 1, 2027; University 1 international February 1, 2027; University 1 Canadian citizens and permanent residents April 1, 2027.

Undergraduate application fee: $100 for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees; $130 for international students; non-refundable. Pay online by Visa or MasterCard, or through Convera or PayMyTuition (5 to 10 business days to process). Apply through the UM undergraduate application portal at apply.umanitoba.ca. Deadlines vary by program and both the application and fee must be received by the deadline. A non-refundable $2,000 CAD tuition deposit is required from students needing a Provincial Attestation Letter.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.umanitoba.ca/apply

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