The Anthropology (BA in Combination) at Wilfrid Laurier University invites you to explore the diverse tapestry of human experience, examining how people's lived realities shape their perspectives on the past and their plans for the future. This undergraduate program is ideal for curious minds eager to understand the multiple meanings of being human and the ways individuals navigate their social and cultural worlds. You will delve into foundational concepts and gain a broad understanding of anthropological inquiry, preparing you to critically engage with complex global issues.
This full-time, on-campus BA is studied over four years, offering a flexible curriculum that allows you to combine anthropology with another arts discipline. You will engage with sample upper-year courses covering topics such as Indigenous Religions, Climate Change in the Anthropocene, and Science, Technology and Culture. In your final year, you will have the opportunity to conduct your own original research, immersing yourself in a particular culture. You will graduate with practical experience and flexible skills, ready for diverse career paths in fields that value cross-cultural understanding and analytical thinking.