Athabasca University

Programme overview

This Bachelor of Arts programme with an Anthropology major provides structured undergraduate study in anthropology at Athabasca University. The programme includes senior-level ANTH coursework (300- and 400-level) that form part of assessment for departmental awards funded through the Emil C. Fredericks endowment.

What you'll study

The public programme description highlights that senior-level anthropology courses at the 300- and 400-level are central to the major. Specific unit titles, module lists, credit requirements and course sequences are not supplied on the source page.

Entry requirements

The source page does not list formal admission criteria for the Bachelor of Arts Anthropology major. Prospective students should consult Athabasca University’s admissions pages for official prerequisites, transfer-credit rules and application procedures.

Career prospects

The source material does not specify career outcomes. Generally, an anthropology major prepares students for roles in research assistance, cultural resource management, community engagement, education, and other fields that value qualitative analysis and cross-cultural understanding; students should review faculty and departmental guidance for pathways tied to Athabasca’s offerings.

Scholarships & funding angle

Athabasca University offers an AU Award in Anthropology funded by the Emil C. Fredericks endowment. This nominated undergraduate award is granted annually in late November and is determined from senior-level ANTH course grades completed between July 1 of the previous year and June 30 of the award year. Courses considered include 300- and 400-level ANTH classes. A list of past recipients is maintained by the university.