Archaeology

Archaeology is the study of how people lived in the past — all people, no matter when in the past or where in the world.

Archaeology is for those with a keen sense of discovery and who enjoy working in labs and outdoors on both local and international projects. Local field schools have included the Keatley Creek and Fraser Valley areas, and international field schools have been held in Peru, Tonga, Fiji and China.

Students are introduced to both the natural and social sciences, as well as to applied fields, and receive training in research skills such as statistical analysis, research design, information management, and writing, in a wide range of courses: ancient and historical archaeology; human fossils and evolution; forensic anthropology; ancient DNA analysis; ancient plant and animal use; First Nations archaeology; resource management; indigenous art; museum studies; primate behaviour.

Degree offered: Bachelor of Arts

Archaeological consulting companies
Parks Canada
Collection of forensic evidence for police and coroner’s service
Government policy analyst or researcher
Public relations and communications, broadcasting and journalism
Museum work, curation and management of collections
Government heritage programs
First Nations conservation and stewardship
International development agencies and organizations
Education and academia
Archaeological recovery and identification of human remains