Archaeologists ask questions such as: Why did the Mayan civilization collapse? Who built the Great Sphinx of Giza? What do Pompeii’s ruins tell us about life in 79 AD?


Archaeologists examine material remains to understand past human life and cultural activities. This program will give you a solid understanding of how to research, excavate and scientifically analyze cultural remains gleaned from sites such as buried and/or abandoned human settlements. During the course of your studies, you'll develop research capabilities, written and verbal communication skills, scientific knowledge, and technical expertise.

this program highlights co-operative work placement to gain valuable full-time paid work experience that alternates with your academic studies and field school to gain discipline-specific classes taken in real-world settings, and involving hands-on course work.

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

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1. Three approved courses are also required as well as an approved course or option
2. Note that: Alberta Mathematics 30-1 (or equivalent) is required as a prerequisite for courses in Archaeology.
3. Note that: Biology 30 and Chemistry 30 are required as prerequisites for Biology 241 in the BA/BSc in Primatology Honours, and the BA/BSc in Archaeology with a concentration in Physical Anthropology.
4. Only one of Art, Dance, Drama or Music can be used in calculating the admission average
5. Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP) courses or SAT2 subject tests are accepted.