Studying Anthropology at KPU offers students the opportunity to expand their studies of humanity across various subfields: Social/Cultural, Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, and Linguistics (Languages offered through LANC department). At KPU, there are many opportunities for students to apply anthropological methods in real settings, by working in conjunction with communities, individuals and/or interdisciplinary teams, to solve problems, as part of an additional subfield we call Applied Anthropology; we believe in teaching about the practical aspects of the world as well as the theoretical. Depending upon a student's interests, Anthropology can be applied to both arts and science credits. As an Anthropology student at KPU, students have the option of focusing on a Social/Cultural or Archaeological/Biological stream. Anthropology studies all aspects of human life by evaluating society, evolution and culture. Course offerings prepare the student in the four fields of the discipline: cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, anthropological linguistics and archaeology. Most anthropologists are researchers who work in museums or educational institutions. Archaeology students learn how to examine archaeological sites, landscapes, and material culture to make inferences about people in the past. Archaeology majors develop research skills that enable them to investigate problems, analyze and evaluate data, and infer aspects of ancient human behavior and modes of organization.
Career Path
Graduates enter such fields as health care, law, education, business and personnel management, market research, advertising, journalism, recreation, counseling, community development, women’s services, UX Researcher. international development, museum work, radio and television, International Trade, public relations, Diversity, environmental services, government, forensics, and contract archaeology, Clinical research coordination Equality, Inclusion, Lobbyist, Market Research, Medical Anthropology, Political risk analyst, Museum Collections Assistant, Exhibit Preparator (Archaeology), Heritage Site Interpreter,Archival Assistant, Conservation Support Technician, Excavation Crew Member, Site Surveyor Assistant.
Students can work part time for up to 20 hours per week and full time during academic breaks. After graduation, students from an eligible Designated Learning Institution may apply for work permit up to three years, depending on the length of study and program eligibility.
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Kwantlen Polytechnic University below;
1. WASSCE Certificate/A-Level
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
5. CV
Kwantlen Polytechnic University accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English study within a 12 year education system where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, there are two pathways to achieve the necessary level:
Pre sessional English Programme; Students may successfully complete a preparatory English programme offered by the university before beginning their academic course. Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores prior to the start of their program: IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120.
