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Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

Nipissing University · North Bay
North Bay, Ontario, Canada ★ 4.7 #2470 world
✓ PGWP eligible ✓ No interview ✓ Loan friendly
Level
4-Year Bachelor Degree
Duration
3-4 year Bachelor Degree
Open intake
Off-shoreSep 2027
Field
History and Philosophy
Institution
Public University
Offer speed
Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
Next deadline
2026-09-01

Program overview

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology is a four year honours route at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario. The Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology curriculum covers cultural and biological anthropology, archaeology, ethnographic method and the comparative study of human societies across four years.

Studied as a single major rather than inside a dual degree, Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology gives students the full depth of the subject and room for electives across the faculty. Taking Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology on its own carries one implication worth stating. Fieldwork method is the employable output of anthropology, and combining it with a second specialisation or a graduate route later gives that research capability a defined destination, which is worth weighing before choosing Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology over a dual route.

Degrees carry an exemption from the field of study requirement, and Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology is one, so that verification step does not arise. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology in writing before you pay a deposit.

Entry to Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology is Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 70 percent, and the English requirement is IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6. Tuition for Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology is recorded at CAD 21,000 a year with a CAD 150 application fee, and the programme runs September entry only. Apply Study Visa manages the Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.

What it costs per year · indicative

Tuition feeC$21,000₹12,81,000
Living cost (est.)C$15,865
Application feeC$150
Total / yearC$36,865₹22,48,765/yr

Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.

Do you qualify?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
70%
Study gap accepted
Up to 2 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 8
Maths in 12th
Not required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

Who can apply (guide for international students):

  • Education: Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 70 percent.
  • English (meet any one): IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6; PTE Academic 58 overall with no component below 56; TOEFL iBT 83 total; Duolingo is recorded as not accepted at this institution.
  • English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is offered for this institution.
  • Application: Application fee CAD 150. A tuition deposit confirms the seat and triggers the provincial attestation letter.
  • Work permit: Degrees carry an exemption from the field of study requirement, and Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology is one, so that verification step does not arise.
  • Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.

English requirements

IELTS
6.5 overall
R 6L 6W 6S 6
PTE
58 overall
R 56L 56W 56S 56
TOEFL
83 iBT
R 20L 20W 20S 22

Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)

Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

Typical destinations for graduates:

  • Community Research Officer: municipal and Indigenous organisations
  • Cultural Resource Assistant: heritage and museum work
  • Policy Research Assistant: government and non profit bodies
  • Social Services Coordinator: community agencies
  • International Development Officer: NGO programme roles
  • Teacher: where the education route applies

Reality check: anthropology is hired for research and writing capability, so evidence of fieldwork and a strong final project matters more than the subject label.

About Nipissing University

Type
University
Ownership
Public
Rating
★ 4.7
World rank
#2470
Reference No.
O19395535971

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