Athabasca University is Canada's Open University. Because we're online, open, and flexible, students can pursue learning regardless of location, life circumstances, academic history, or age. Athabasca University is a leading Canadian distance education institution renowned for its flexible and accessible learning programs. Established in 1970, it has become a pioneer in online and distance education, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines. As Canada's Open University, Athabasca University provides learners with the opportunity to study at their own pace and from any location, making education accessible to a diverse range of students. The university's innovative online platform, coupled with its dedicated faculty and staff, ensures a high-quality learning experience. Athabasca University is committed to empowering learners, regardless of their background or circumstances, to achieve their educational goals and pursue lifelong learning.

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Anthropology, in its broadest sense, is the study of what it is to be human. The discipline differs from all others that study human beings because it is holistic, historic, global, and comparative. It helps us understand human differences and similarities across the world and through time. There are no formal admission requirements for the 4-year program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education. Show less

Program learning outcomes
Knowledge outcomes
By the end of the program, students will be able to

Discuss past and present human social, linguistic, and biological diversity and evolution through the engagement of cross-cultural studies research.
Integrate approaches and findings from archaeology, biological anthropology, anthropological linguistics, and socio-cultural anthropology to adopt a holistic and comparative approach that recognizes human differences and similarities across the world and through time.
Employ basic anthropological concepts, terminology, and theory for the appreciation of anthropology’s history and context.
Skills outcomes
By the end of the program, students will be able to

Draw upon anthropological research methods in the critical analysis of research methodology used in studies in anthropology and other disciplines.
Critically evaluate original anthropological datasets, including diverse scholarly and popular sources, to better address methodological / theoretical problems and issues.
Employ university-level skills in information literacy and academic integrity when writing research papers regarding anthropological subjects.
Value outcomes
By the end of the program, students will be able to

Avoid cultural and social assumptions that form the bases of human prejudice and discrimination in their research and professional careers.
Use anthropological insights that foster tolerance and appreciation for the diversity of human cultures, ways of life, and the value of human diversity.

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