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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Anthropology

Subject Ranking

# 25QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

20,011 CADTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Anthropology

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The purpose of the Ph.D. program is to enable students to make original contributions to research in socio-cultural anthropology, archaeology, and medical anthropology in the form of a doctoral thesis. The program offers fieldwork-based doctoral training for students wishing to concentrate on different geographic areas (including Africa, Latin America, Europe, North America, and Asia). A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.

Program overview

Main Subject

Anthropology

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The purpose of the Ph.D. program is to enable students to make original contributions to research in socio-cultural anthropology, archaeology, and medical anthropology in the form of a doctoral thesis. The program offers fieldwork-based doctoral training for students wishing to concentrate on different geographic areas (including Africa, Latin America, Europe, North America, and Asia). A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

100+
3.5+

Requirements

master’s degree in Anthropology. In very special circumstances, candidates with a master’s degree in related disciplines may be admitted.

Additional Requirements

The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:

·        GRE results – for international applicants only

·        TOEFL – for non-anglophone and non-francophone applicants

·        Writing Sample – a recent sample of the applicant's written work, on any topic (not necessarily within the desired field of graduate study), not necessarily previously submitted for evaluation or publication in English or French, and no more than 15 pages in length

·        Personal Statement – an essay in which the applicant describes reasons for applying to graduate studies and indicates qualifications, qualities, or circumstances the applicant feels to be significant. Applicants usually provide information about educational and professional goals, and discuss their interest in the desired field of study

·        Curriculum Vitae

4 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

-
4,991 CAD

International Students

20,011 CAD
-

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