Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

Anthropology is said to be the most scientific of the humanities, and the most humanistic of the sciences. Divided into the sub-disciplines of socio-cultural, linguistic, physical and archaeology, anthropology is the discipline that explores the human journey. It is a holistic discipline, meaning that it considers this diverse range of topics necessary to understanding what it means to be human.

This program at Cape Breton University aims to challenge an individual's preconceived ideas about their own traditions and ways of life. The university examines other, often opposite, notions and ways of living to help determine solutions for living the best life humanly possible.

Cape Breton University also encourages a reflective approach so that students learn to place their own experiences under the lens of examination. This teaches social sensitivity and a sense of place in the larger context of global human experiences. Anthropology is considered a teachable subject by the Nova Scotia Department of Education.