Anthropology York University

Overview

The Anthropology programme at York University provides an in-depth examination of how human beings live, relate, and make sense of their worlds across diverse global settings. Students engage with urgent contemporary questions regarding social justice, cross-cultural health, and community solidarity. This curriculum encourages critical thinking about the historical, political, and technological forces that shape our modern existence.

Why Anthropology at York University?

Studying at this institution provides access to a rich environment of experiential education, including community-based research and field visits. Students benefit from specialized training through certificate programmes in Advocacy and Public Engagement or Culture, Medicine & Health. The university's location offers unique placement opportunities with industry partners in Toronto, connecting academic theory directly with professional practice. Furthermore, the faculty's focus on collaborative research methods like ethnography ensures that graduates possess high-demand qualitative skills.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 41526 per year
• National fee: CAD 8536 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Anthropology of the living and the dead
• Indigenous culture and language
• Climate change and society
• History of evolution
• Knowledge, truth and reality
• Medical anthropology
• Political anthropology
• Visual and multimodal anthropology
• Global archaeology

Careers with Anthropology

Graduates are uniquely prepared for a rapidly evolving job market, possessing advanced skills in communication and cultural analysis. The degree serves as an excellent foundation for further academic study or as a pathway into professional programmes such as law, medicine, and social work.