Studying
Anthropology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University 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. provides a foundational
understanding of human behavior, culture, and society, preparing students for
careers in fields like museums, cultural resource management, social services,
and public health, or to transfer to a four-year university for further
studies. The degree offers a broad overview of the discipline, encompassing
cultural, biological, and archaeological aspects of human experience and
developing critical thinking and observational skills.
Career
Path
Graduates
enter such fields as health care, law, education, Medical Anthropology, business
and personnel management, advertising, market research, journalism, recreation,
counseling, community development, international development, women’s services,
museum work, radio and television, public relations, environmental services,
government, forensics, and contract archaeology, Clinical research coordination
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, International Trade, Lobbyist, Market
Research, Political risk analyst, UX Researcher.
1. WASSCE/A level Certificate
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
Kwantlen Polytechnic University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.