View current anthropology program enrolment and completion requirements published in the University of Toronto Mississauga Academic Calendar. The information published in the UTM Academic Calendar takes precedence over information published elsewhere.
UTM Anthropology offers strongly developed "hands on" arts and science undergraduate programs, with fieldwork, assignments, and labs directly related to methods and techniques that can be applied in future careers. You can combine our courses in many different ways to earn an Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) or Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) degree.
- Specialist, major, and minor programs offered
- Plan ahead to enrol in our programs
- Program enrolment requirements
- How to enrol in our programs
- Program completion requirements
- Double majors: anthropology plus other programs
- Choosing your program
- What is the difference between a program and a subfield (or field of interest)?
- Questions?
Specialist, major, and minor programs offered
Click on a program to view enrolment and completion requirements in the UTM Academic Calendar.
UTM HBA Anthropology Arts programs
- Specialist program in Anthropology (Arts) ERSPE1775
- Major program in Anthropology (Arts) ERMAJ1775
- Minor program in Anthropology (Arts) ERMIN1775
UTM HBSc Anthropology Science programs
- Specialist program in Anthropology (Science) ERSPE0105
- Major program in Anthropology (Science) ERMAJ0105
- Note: A Minor program in Anthropology (Science) is not offered.
Plan ahead to enrol in our programs
For incoming first-year UTM students:
ANT101H5, ANT102H5, and ISP100H5 are required to enter Anthropology Major and Specialist programs when you select your program of study as you complete your first year. We recommend that you take all three of these courses in your first year of studies at UTM.
For students in secondary school:
All program areas require an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent, with six Grade 12 U/M courses, or equivalent, including English. Visit UTM Future Students: Admissions for information on applying to the University of Toronto Mississauga.
For international, transfer credit, or mature students:
Visit UTM Future Students: Admissions for information on applying to the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Program enrolment requirements
View current UTM Anthropology undergraduate program enrolment requirements on the UTM Academic Calendar. Please note that enrolment is limited in our Specialist and Major programs.
How to enrol in our programs
Visit the Office of the Registrar's Program Selection Guide for important dates and instructions on how to enrol in your Program of Study (POSt), including Anthropology programs, at UTM.
Program completion requirements
View current UTM Anthropology undergraduate program completion requirements on the UTM Academic Calendar.
Use the program completion requirements for the year that you became active in a Specialist, Major, or Minor Program in Anthropology at UTM. For example, if you became active in the Major in Anthropology in Fall 2023, use the requirements published for the year 2023. See archived versions of the UTM Academic Calendar to view Anthropology program completion requirements for previous years.
Use U of T's Degree Explorer tool to help you stay on track with fulfilling your program requirements.
Double majors: Anthropology plus other programs
The study of anthropology is unique in its incorporation of biological science and social science to pursue a deeper understanding of human existence. In an increasingly technological and global world, having human-centred scientific and cultural knowledge can complement almost any other fields of study that you choose to pursue.
Our programs pair well with many other disciplines for a double major or other combination. Below are some common program combinations, but Anthropology intersects with so many areas that you can combine our programs with nearly anything else you choose to study.
Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) example program combinations
Enrol in an Anthropology Arts program plus:
- Sociology
- History
- Political Science
Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) example program combinations
Enrol in an Anthropology Science program plus:
- Biology
- Psychology
- Forensic Science
Please refer to the UTM Academic Calendar for all program details.
Anthropology as a pathway to law, graduate and professional schools
Anthropology programs provide an excellent foundation for many graduate and professional pathways, such as:
- Law
- Health care
- Teaching
- Business
- Journalism
- and more!
Read about our alumni to learn how UTM Anthropology programs helped to prepare them for career paths in law, medicine, teaching, journalism, and more.
Choosing your program
Are you trying to decide which UTM Anthropology undergraduate program to enrol in?
Anthropology is unique in that we offer both Arts (Social Science) and Science courses that can lead to an Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) or an Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) degree.
The following resources may help you with your decision when choosing your program:
- Become familiar with the various fields of interest offered by UTM Anthropology, and review recommended upper-level courses for each field.
- Learn about Anthropology Arts and Anthropology Science undergraduate programs at UTM.
- Review UTM Anthropology program requirements on the UTM Academic Calendar.
- Review HBA and HBSc degree requirements on the UTM Academic Calendar.
Program vs. subfield (or field of interest)
What is the difference between a program and subfield (or field of interest)?
Program:
- A program (or Subject POSt) is the Specialist (SP), Major (MA), or Minor (MI) you enrol in at the University of Toronto Mississauga.
- These programs count toward Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) or Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) degrees at UTM.
- You must fulfil program requirements in order to complete your program. Use Degree Explorer to help you stay on track.
Subfield (or field of interest):
- Think of your subfield or field of interest as your chosen area of focus within your Anthropology Arts or Science program (e.g. you may choose to focus on taking Archaeology courses while enrolled in an Anthropology Science Major or Specialist program).
- For students interested in further education such as graduate school or professional programs, your subfield / field of interest and upper-year courses become very important. Be sure to choose upper-level courses that are relevant to your graduate school applications.
- At UTM you can study generalist anthropology or you can focus in one of the following subfields / fields of interest:
Do I have to focus on a specific field of interest within my Anthropology undergraduate program?
No, you don't have to focus on a specific field of interest. You may choose upper-level courses for generalist anthropology, which will give you a broad grounding in the various fields (for maximum career flexibility).
Questions?
If you have questions about a UTM Anthropology undergraduate program, please check our Frequently Asked Questions page, and if your question is not answered there please contact the UTM Anthropology Academic Advisor & Undergraduate Program Administrator at utm.anthro@utoronto.ca.
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