The University of British Columbia offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Major in Anthropology.

Useful links when using this course planning worksheet:
UBC Program Requirements
UBC Department Website
BC Transfer Guide
Langara Diagnostic Tests

A minimum of 42 credits within Anthropology (ANTH or ARCL), at least 30 credits of which must be numbered 300 or higher. All students considering the Major in Anthropology are encouraged to meet with the Anthropology undergraduate advisor prior to enrolling in the program and periodically during their third and fourth years.

In addition the Faculty of Arts requirements, these are the specific first & second year requirements for this major:

UBC Courses

Credits

Langara Equivalents

Credits

 All of: 

ANTH 100

ARCL 103 or 140

   

3

3

 All of: 

ANTH 1120

ANTH 1132 or 1131

  

3

3

Two of: 

ANTH or ARCL (200 level)

 

6

Two of:

ANTH 1180, 1221, 1222, 1223, 1295, 2210,2220, 2231, 2234, 2250, 2260, 2270

 

6

 Electives 1

 

 Electives 

 

1 Students may elect to take additional ANTH courses as well as the Faculty of Arts graduation degree requirements as part of their electives.

This course planning outline is created by the Langara College Counselling Department and is intended for use only as a guide. UBC's requirements are subject to change, and it is the student’s responsibility to consult original sources to ensure accuracy.

Updated June 2024