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Artifacts, architecture, human remains and environmental evidence all provide valuable clues for the reconstruction of past ways of life.
In our Archaeology and Heritage Studies program, you'll be trained in the methods of field archaeology and analytical techniques used in modern archaeology as you seek to learn about the human past through the study of the physical remains left behind by past cultures.
Program Highlights
Co-op is available (apply after first year).- Our Archaeology and Heritage Studies program is the only such program in Canada that requires mandatory participation in field projects as a degree requirement.
- Work-study and volunteer opportunities are available each year for students wishing to assist professors in their research projects.
- Class sizes are capped at 40 for third-year courses and 20-36 for fourth-year courses, including the capstone course experience.
- You can easily combine this program with a second major, such as Geography, Ancient Studies, Medieval Studies, Religion and Culture, Anthropology or History.
Sample Courses
- Amorous Aphrodite to Zesty Zeus: An Archaeological Approach to Myth
- Archaeological Mysteries of North America
- Indigenous Archaeology
- The Archaeology of Death: Burial Practices from Around the World
- Introduction to Human Osteology
- Cultural Resource Management in Archaeology (known as CRM: Archaeology as a Business)
- Children in the Ancient World
- Digital Heritage and Archaeology
- Who Owns the Past?
Admission Requirements
We encourage applicants of all academic backgrounds to apply.
Ontario High School Curriculum
- Minimum admission range: low 70s.
- Competitive admission range, based on last year’s admitted students: low 80s.
- English at 60%.
Other Curriculums
Visit our admission requirements section to find specific requirements for international curriculums, other Canadian curriculums, transfer students and more.
Design Your Degree
These are a few popular academic opportunities that allow you to dive deeper into your major area of study or broaden your knowledge:
- Applied Digital Option
- Sustainability Option
- Medieval Studies Minor
- History Minor
- Geography/Geomatics courses
Check out other options to enhance your degree.
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