Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of what it means to be human, whether in the past, the present or the future.
Anthropologists apply research approaches including ethnography, audio-visual and digital methods, excavations, fieldwork and lab-based work. Faculty in the department have undertaken research around the world.
Study anthropology at UVic
Drawing on insights from the social sciences, the sciences and the humanities, anthropologists study how humans have emerged and organized ourselves. Embracing the full diversity of humanity across time and space, anthropologists at UVic work in fields such as:
- human history and material culture (archaeology)
- human evolution and primatology (biological anthropology)
- human culture and society (socio-cultural anthropology)
At UVic, anthropology undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of hands-on and experiential learning opportunities, including field schools and co-operative education.
From small class sizes to hands-on and international learning, learn why you should study anthropology at UVic.
News & stories
Dr. Dordunoo and her undergrads' award-winning poster
October 29, 2026
Dr. Dzifa Dordunoo and undergrad researchers, Abbie Webb (Anthropology) and Zach Bortenlanger present their award-winning poster at the Sickle Cell Disease (SCDAA) National Convention in North...
Dr. Rudnyckyj co-authored book chapter
October 27, 2026
Dr. Daromir Rudnyckyj co-authored a book chapter with former UVic Counter Currency Laboratory Post-Doctoral Fellow Ashraful Mobin. Mobin, Mohammad Ashraful, and Daromir Rudnyckyj. "Debating...
Dr. Kalan on chimpanzee tool use
October 13, 2026
Congratulations to Dr. Ammie Kalan on a new open access publication on handedness and grip during chimpanzee tool use. Two GAB Lab research assistants (undergraduates at the time) are also featured...
Dr. Nowell on oldest cave art
October 6, 2026
Dr. April Nowell speaks on the oldest cave art in the world that was found earlier this year in Sulawasi (Indonesia). The interview with Dr. Nowell starts at 10:41 here.
Dr. Rudnyckyj's new book
October 6, 2026
Congratulations to Dr. Daromir Rudnyckyj on his newly published book titled "A People’s History of Money". This graphic ethnography was published by University of Toronto Press and will...
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