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Master of Arts (M.A.) Anthropology (Thesis)

Subject Ranking

# 25QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

21,973 CADTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Anthropology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This program consists of 48 credits which divided into three courses: Thesis Courses (24 credits); Required Courses (12 credits); and Complementary Courses (12 credits). Thesis Courses includes ANTH 699 M.A. Thesis (24 credits); Required Courses includes ANTH 694 M.A. Thesis Tutorial 1 (6 credits) and ANTH 695 M.A. Thesis Tutorial 2 (6 credits); while Complementary Courses is to be determined by the student's area of study. The student's program of work, which is based on his/her research interests, is developed in consultation with the student's supervisor and the two other members of his or her advisory committee.

Program overview

Main Subject

Anthropology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This program consists of 48 credits which divided into three courses: Thesis Courses (24 credits); Required Courses (12 credits); and Complementary Courses (12 credits). Thesis Courses includes ANTH 699 M.A. Thesis (24 credits); Required Courses includes ANTH 694 M.A. Thesis Tutorial 1 (6 credits) and ANTH 695 M.A. Thesis Tutorial 2 (6 credits); while Complementary Courses is to be determined by the student's area of study. The student's program of work, which is based on his/her research interests, is developed in consultation with the student's supervisor and the two other members of his or her advisory committee.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

3.5+
86+
6.5+
Admission to the M.A. program is open competitively to students holding an Honours or Major B.A. in Anthropology. Outstanding candidates with B.A. degrees in other disciplines but with substantial background related to anthropology are sometimes admitted on the condition that they complete a specified number of additional courses in Anthropology.
1 Year
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

-
10,924 CAD

International Students

21,973 CAD
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