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University of the Fraser Valley Bachelor of Arts Anthropology
University of the Fraser Valley

University of the Fraser Valley

Bachelor of Arts Anthropology

Abbotsford, Canada

BA

English

Sep 2025

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology offers an in-depth understanding of human societies, cultures, and behaviors. This program emphasizes critical thinking and analytical skills, allowing students to explore various anthropological theories and methodologies. You'll engage with diverse topics, including cultural practices, social structures, and historical contexts, providing a comprehensive overview of the field.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in fields such as education, social work, public policy, or cultural resource management. Other options include roles in non-profit organizations, research institutions, and governmental agencies, allowing for meaningful contributions to society.

If you are intrigued by the varied ways that people live, think, and relate to each other, anthropology may help satisfy your curiosity while also broadening your thinking and expanding your worldview.

As part of a UFV Bachelor of Arts degree, you can earn a minor or extended minor in Anthropology, or a combined major in Sociology/Anthropology.

Anthropology approaches human questions from a holistic perspective to help you understand the intricate connection between people and their cultures. Studying anthropology gives you the opportunity to consider fascinating questions in human behaviour, discuss contemporary issues such as globalization and social change, and learn the skills to conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analysis.

If you enjoy active learning, you can opt to participate in a local or international internship, applying what you learn in a business, government agency, or non-governmental organization (NGO). Or you may choose to experience a new culture first hand through the UFV Study Abroad program.