The Honours BSocSc Anthropology at the University of Ottawa offers you a comprehensive exploration into the diversity of human societies and cultures. This undergraduate degree is designed for students eager to understand complex social, cultural, and political issues through rigorous comparative analysis and in-depth qualitative field work. You will develop essential academic skills in writing and critical analysis, alongside core anthropological knowledge spanning social and cultural anthropology, research methods, and contemporary theories. This program equips you to critically engage with global challenges like globalization, development, and intercultural relations.
Studied full-time on campus over four years, your journey will involve compulsory and optional anthropology courses, allowing you to delve into specialized topics such as medical anthropology, political anthropology, or visual anthropology. You will engage in practical training in research methods, preparing you for an advanced research project or dissertation. The extensive elective options, including interdisciplinary choices and potential for a minor, let you tailor your studies. You will graduate with a deep understanding of human societies and the analytical skills to pursue careers in research, policy, international development, or further academic study.