What makes us human? By exploring our past and other cultures, we can better understand humankind and how we relate to one another.
Why study anthropology at CapU?
Learn about our world and who we are as people. Anthropology is the study of humankind, offering views on the human condition from evolutionary and comparative perspectives.
Learning about anthropology at CapU may take you beyond the classroom, including the opportunity for field study or observation exercises. Our courses span these subfields:
- Archaeology
Archaeology is the study of humans through the remains of their physical activities, usually through the investigation and classification of sites and artifacts. - Biological anthropology
Also known as physical anthropology, this subfield focuses on human biology, past and present. Interest ranges from human origins and development to contemporary biological diversity.
Biological anthropologists explore the relationship between human biology and culture. Many study non-human primates in order to better understand the behaviour of our primate ancestors. - Social anthropology
Social (or cultural) anthropology includes fieldwork to observe the relationship between people, culture and society in any part of the world in the recent past and present. This involves living or working with the community you are trying to understand. - Applied anthropology
Applied Anthropology draws upon the knowledge generated by the other three subfields to enable communities to deal with change, housing, healthcare, political and economic issues.
Careers paths and further education
Studying anthropology helps you gain a greater understanding of people from other cultural backgrounds. This broader perspective is useful in many fields of employment including government, health care, social work, environmental studies and education.
A degree in anthropology can open the door to work in teaching, research or museum studies.