Archaeology and Heritage Studies (BA) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Gain training in excavation techniques, advanced laboratory analysis and heritage conservation, and work alongside Indigenous, descendant and local communities to preserve cultural heritage, in Wilfrid Laurier University's Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology and Heritage Studies (BA). Ideal for students interested in the intersection of the ancient world and modern living communities. This program offers training in both New World and Ancient Mediterranean archaeology, using contemporary field and a

Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (fall term) or January (winter term) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

archaeological site surveyor; artifact analyst; collections curator; crime scene investigator; field archaeologist; forensic analyst; GIS specialist; historical preservation specialist; underwater archaeologist; urban planner

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Entry requirements

Average admission range: mid 70s English at 60%

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,180 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: CAD 36,624 a year (2026/27) Source

Fall (September) is the primary entry term; winter (January) entry is open for selected programmes (over 60 programmes for international applicants) and spring (May) entry is available.

Winter 2027 admission applications are open for international applicants through Laurier's Winter Term Application.

Fall 2027 admission: Jan. 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students, Apr. 1, 2027 for all other applicants. Winter 2027 admission: Nov. 22, 2026. Spring 2027 admission: Mar. 15, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international applicants can apply for winter with Laurier's Winter Term Application; part-time-only applicants can use Laurier's Part-Time Application. Fall applicants must submit transcripts and required documents by May 12, 2027.

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