Associate of Arts Degree in Anthropology

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, 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, Medical Anthropology, Political risk analyst, UX Researcher.