About Anthropology in University of Lethbridge
Program Description
Anthropology studies the diversity of human life in every part of the world. Long-term ethnographic fieldwork is the hallmark of the anthropological approach to studying the human condition and allows you to see how your world fits into a larger context.
Contemporary anthropology examines the material, social, and cultural conditions of human behaviour and life from a “locally global” perspective.
Anthropology will expose you to a variety of different cultures. At the same time, you will learn to examine your own life from an anthropological perspective. You will learn how to explore and understand radically different contexts in both your own and other cultures.
Two elements distinguish anthropology: an intensely comparative, wide-ranging view of human society and culture, and a strong desire to know how individuals in specific cultures make sense of the world and respond to its challenges.
Anthropologists are committed to understanding common aspects of human social life, despite apparent differences. They typically spend long periods of time doing field research where they interact with people in their environment to gain cultural understanding.
Experience learning
Our students have a number of experiential learning opportunities available to them including co-operative education, international exchanges, independent and applied studies as well as volunteer opportunities. uLethbridge is the only university in Alberta to offer co-operative education to all majors in the arts and sciences, at both the undergrad and grad level. Transfer students can actually head out on their first work term before ever stepping foot on campus! For example, many transfer students complete a summer work term before starting classes in September.
Possible Careers
Related Fields. Many Anthropology graduates will cross over into another field, applying their knowledge to a wide range of institutional and cross-cultural situations. This knowledge often helps assess and rectify social issues and problems in areas such as:
- Public Health
- Education
- Urban Planning
- Social Welfare
- Government Planning
- Immigration
- Museum Management
- International Development
- First Nations Planning & Development
Academic qualification equivalents
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : overall score of 6.0, and a minimum 6.0 in each band.
- TOEFL : minimum total score of 80,
- PTE : Academic score with a minimum overall score of 54.
University of Lethbridge Ranking
University of Lethbridge has been ranked:
- #1 in Medical and Science grants ( primarily undergraduate category)
- Top 6% Worldwide in Research Performance
- 1 of 4 Comprehensive Academic and Research universities in Alberta.
- One of the top three research universities in Canada.
- #1358 in Best Global University by US News.
- #1034 in World ranking by Webometrics.
- #1001+ in World ranking by The World University Rankings.
University of Lethbridge Highlights
Type |
Public |
Campus setting |
Urban |
Cost of attendance |
32426 CAD |
Endowment |
73M CAD |
University of Lethbridge The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The estimated cost of attendance depends on several factors like the course chosen, housing, books and personal items.
Expenses |
Amount |
Tuition |
17,526 CAD |
Beneath are the estimates representing minimum living expenses and don’t include your tuition costs |
Rent and utilities |
550 - 1,200 CAD |
Food |
300 – 500 CAD |
Personal expenses |
300 – 500 CAD |
University services fee |
1700 CAD |
Books |
1200 CAD |
Total |
32426 CAD |
The average cost of attendance at University of Lethbridge is 32,426 CAD.
University of Lethbridge English Proficiency Test Score for International Students
Students applying for any of the undergraduate programs must submit the results of high school and post-secondary school English Language tests or exams to meet the minimum requirements for English proficiency tests. One of the requirements for international applicants is the submission of English proficiency tests or exams such as CPE, PTE, CAEL, CAE, TOEFL and IELTS. The minimum requirements/scores for the English proficiency tests are outlined below.
Test |
Minimum Requirement for Undergraduates |
Minimum Requirement for Graduates |
TOEFL |
IBT - 80 or above (min. 16 in each section, 18 in writing) |
IBT – 86 |
PTE |
Overall score: 54 or above |
Overall score: 63 or above |
IELTS |
6.0 or above (min. 6.0 in each section) |
6.5 (min. 6.0 in each section) |
CAEL |
Overall score: 60 or above |
Overall score: 70 or above |
CAE |
Grade C or above |
- |
CPE |
Grade C or above |
University of Lethbridge Application process
How to apply
Application portal: Online
Application portal: 140 CAD
Application deadline:
Common Admission Deadlines |
Dates |
Fall |
September – December |
Spring |
January- April |
Summer |
May-August |
Supporting documents:
- Indian applicants need to provide Academic Standard 12 certificate with minimum second division standing, vocational standard 12 certificates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- ACT or SAT score
- English language proficiency ( TOEFL score of 80 and IELTS score of 6.0 is acceptable)
- Transcripts
- Three letter of reference
- Curriculum vitae
- GMAT scores if applicable
- interview
- letter of intent
- English proficiency