Study the human journey through time, culture, and biology.

McMaster Anthropology offers immersive exploration of archaeology, cultural practices, and evolutionary science – helping students understand what connects and distinguishes us as humans.

Major | Minor | Co-op

Discover how decisions shape our world, from individual choices to global markets.

Economics at McMaster offers analytical tools and real-world applications to explore policy, finance, and economic theory with practical impact.

Major | Minor | Co-op

Examine the deep connections between people and the planet.

This interdisciplinary program blends geography, policy, and environmental science to tackle climate change, sustainability, and spatial justice.

Major | Minor | Co-op

Explore health and aging as social, political, and cultural phenomena.

This unique program investigates how aging populations experience care, equity, and well-being, connecting research to advocacy and policy.

Major | Minor | Co-op

Learn from Indigenous ways of knowing, storytelling, and scholarship.

Rooted in community and relational ethics, McMaster’s Indigenous Studies program centers Indigenous perspectives, sovereignty, and histories across Turtle Island and beyond.

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Uncover the struggles and victories of workers and social movements.

This program looks at work through the lenses of justice, equity, and activism, fostering critical skills for shaping fairer workplaces and policies.

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Engage with the ideas and institutions that shape power and governance.

McMaster Political Science spans global affairs, law, public policy, and theory – preparing students to critically evaluate leadership, democracy, and conflict.

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Explore the biological and cognitive mechanisms behind how we think, feel, and behave.

PNB at McMaster combines cutting-edge neuroscience and psychology to investigate brain function, emotion, and mental health.

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Question meaning, morality, and human experience through diverse religious and ethical traditions.

McMaster’s program fosters critical reflection across history, culture, and contemporary debates.

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Delve into how social dynamics shape thoughts, emotions, and identity.

This interdisciplinary program merges sociology and psychology to explore relationships, influence, and the construction of self in society.

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Become a catalyst for change and compassion.

McMaster Social Work focuses on anti-oppressive practice, trauma-informed care, and ethical advocacy, empowering graduates to lead with empathy across communities and systems.

Major

Examine the structures, patterns, and inequalities that define social life.

Sociology encourages students to critically engage with topics from gender and race to technology and globalization – all while fostering meaningful social change.

Major | Minor | Co-op