Undergraduate Program

Labelled stratigraphyThe Department of Archaeology offers several programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree.

  • General: students may pursue a Major or Minor in Archaeology.
  • Honours: students taking a Major in Archaeology have the opportunity to pursue intensive research directed by a faculty member and resulting in an Honours Thesis.
  • Joint Honours: students may undertake Joint Major programs in Archaeology and another discipline. Students should plan joint programs in consultation with advisors from both departments.

Students must meet the requirements of the B.A. Archaeology Degree Program as set out in the University Calendar, and are required to take a number of mandatory courses.

Students are encouraged to seek advice from the Undergraduate Advisor for Achaeology and their instructors early in their university careers with regard to academic requirements and selection of courses.