
“I love the fieldwork because it makes the theory so much more meaningful.”
– Claudette Rocan (BA Anthropology), who worked in the field in Lockport, Manitoba, as part of an anthropology course. She spent six weeks digging, surveying, and cleaning artifacts in the lab.
Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of humankind, our nature as biological, cultural, and social beings, and the changes in our ways of life from earliest times to the present day.
Well-known anthropologists include Margaret Mead, famous for her work in Samoan and New Guinea cultures, and Jane Goodall, who has made significant discoveries about primate societies. If you are interested in human biological evolution, in ancient societies, or in the diversity of peoples, cultures and languages in the contemporary world, anthropology is a good area of study for you.
At The University of Winnipeg, you can concentrate on cultural anthropology, linguistics, archaeology, or biological anthropology–or you may choose an integrated program that includes all four areas. Practical experience is available through field schools as well as hands-on methods courses.
This program leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree (3-year, 4-year, or Honours).
Also, please our related programs “Bioanthropology” and “Interdisciplinary Linguistics.”
Required High School Courses
You must meet The University of Winnipeg’s general admission requirements. No specific courses are required.

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Get StartedQuestions about the application process? Contact a student recruitment officer at welcome@uwinnipeg.ca or 204.786.9844.
“I love the fieldwork because it makes the theory so much more meaningful.”
– Claudette Rocan (BA Anthropology), who worked in the field in Lockport, Manitoba, as part of an anthropology course. She spent six weeks digging, surveying, and cleaning artifacts in the lab.
Program Contacts
Dr. Shelley Tulloch
Department Chair
phone: 204.786.9196
email: s.tulloch@uwinnipeg.ca
Kacey Fields
Department Assistant
phone: 204.789.4201
email: anthropology@uwinnipeg.ca
In any case where The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar and this webpage differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.
How to Apply
For details on application requirements and deadlines, and to apply online, please visit: uwinnipeg.ca/apply
For more information contact a student recruitment officer at welcome@uwinnipeg.ca or 204.786.9844.
In any case where The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar and this fact sheet differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.
Program Contacts
Dr. Shelley Tulloch
Department Chair
phone: 204.786.9196
email: s.tulloch@uwinnipeg.ca
Kacey Fields
Department Assistant
phone: 204.789.4201
email: anthropology@uwinnipeg.ca
Department Website:
uwinnipeg.ca/anthropology
Last Updated: 08/01/2024
“I love the fieldwork because it makes the theory so much more meaningful.”
– Claudette Rocan (BA Anthropology), who worked in the field in Lockport, Manitoba, as part of an anthropology course. She spent six weeks digging, surveying, and cleaning artifacts in the lab.
Last Updated: 08/01/2024