Overview

Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, communication, and problem solving, all of which are identified by potential employers as key skills needed for successful employment.

Anthropologists are no longer found only in far off and exotic locations; they now work in government, private industry, law enforcement, and non-profit organizations, to name just a few. The unique skills and perspectives that an Anthropology (Honours) degree provides is an understanding about how we are all shaped by the cultural, social, political, and historical contexts in which we live.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of BA Anthropology (Honours) program at McMaster University students will be able to:

demonstrate critical thinking skills

implement the self-directed exploration of anthropological methods

demonstrate enhanced collaboration skills

communicate research to a professional or public audience

articulate new perspectives on anthropological themes

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Indigenous Knowledge and Societies

Traditional Indigenous Ecological Knowledge

Sport and/as Religion

Readings in Indo-European Myth

Heritage, Economy, and Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

Anthropology History Ancient History View 129 other Bachelors in History in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

American Curriculum High School applications are reviewed for admission based on McMaster’s own calculation of the admission average. McMaster’s calculations of the admission averages may vary from those used at other institutions.
IB: 6 subjects – 3 at HL and 3 at SL Plus the TOK and EE; Math SL or HL will be accepted

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

47550 CAD / year

≈ 47550 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

6030 CAD / year

≈ 6030 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario students: $198.51 per unit

Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Anthropology (Honours).

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Hamilton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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