Anthropology
About Anthropology
The Honours program and Major Concentration in Anthropology emphasize the similarity and diversity of human behaviour; understanding of social and cultural systems; and the processes of socio-cultural change from human origins to the present day. Within Anthropology, the Department concentrates on the fields of Archaeology and Socio-Cultural Anthropology.
Our programs serve as a useful background for those who are planning a career in teaching and research in social sciences and humanities, or a career in law, medicine, foreign service, community organization, public administration, and journalism. The Multi-track Major and Minor Concentrations provide students with a solid grounding in anthropology as a whole, or in selected topical or sub-disciplinary areas, while allowing students to follow programs in other departments that suit their needs and interests. The Honours program provides a greater focus on Anthropology with substantial breadth and depth. The completion of an Honours program is an asset when applying to graduate or professional schools.
Students should have a GPA of at least 3.50 to register in an Honours or Joint Honours program after their first year. For details on the CGPAs requirements at graduation with Honours, First-Class Honours, and Joint Honours degrees, see the Undergraduate section in the University Regulations on Honours and First-Class Honours for Faculties of Arts and Science (including B.A. & Sc.).
Core Courses
Core courses in Anthropology (350 level) provide students with essential knowledge of method and theory. They are more intensive than other 300-level courses, and are restricted to Anthropology program students in U2 standing or above.
Anthropology Minor Concentrations
The Minor Concentration in Anthropology consists of 18 credits (six 3-credit courses) in the discipline and is designed to complement students' study in related disciplines or in interdisciplinary programs. The degree may enhance the employment profile of graduating students wishing to work in social services; in multicultural or multiethnic settings; in international development, aboriginal history, or museum work; or in educational or media related professions.
Students should register in the Minor Concentration prior to their second year of study at McGill. No credits taken in a minor may overlap with another degree program. The Minor Concentration may be expanded into the single Anthropology Major Concentration.
Anthropology Available Programs
Anthropology (ANTH) Related Programs and Study Semesters
Africa Field Study Semester
The Department of Geography within the Faculty of Science coordinates the interdisciplinary Africa Field Study Semester; a 15-credit program.
Location
Faculty of Arts
Department of Anthropology
Stephen Leacock Building, Room 712
855 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal QC H3A 2T7
Telephone: 514-398-6868
Website: mcgill.ca/anthropology
Administrative and Student Affairs Coordinator
Ms. Joanne Terrasi
Telephone 514-398-6868
Email: giovanna.terrasi@mcgill.ca