Master of Arts in Anthropology 12 months Postgraduate Programme By McMaster University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 101-170QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

17,096 CADTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

AnthropologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Anthropology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

The department grants an M.A. in Anthropology in the following areas of specialization: Archaeology, Health, Biological, and Socio-Cultural. Students admitted to the M.A. program have the option of doing coursework and then 1) writing a MRP (1-year), or 2) writing a scholarly thesis (2-year) which demonstrates ability to conduct original research. Students will gain knowledge about biological, ecological, cultural and long-term historical factors that influence human behaviour. Students will also gain knowledge of a variety of ethnic and cultural groups living in Canada and abroad; as well as skills in social research, qualitative interviewing and fieldwork, and quantitative methods.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Anthropology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

The department grants an M.A. in Anthropology in the following areas of specialization: Archaeology, Health, Biological, and Socio-Cultural. Students admitted to the M.A. program have the option of doing coursework and then 1) writing a MRP (1-year), or 2) writing a scholarly thesis (2-year) which demonstrates ability to conduct original research. Students will gain knowledge about biological, ecological, cultural and long-term historical factors that influence human behaviour. Students will also gain knowledge of a variety of ethnic and cultural groups living in Canada and abroad; as well as skills in social research, qualitative interviewing and fieldwork, and quantitative methods.

Admission Requirements

92+
6.5+
3.3+
63+

1 Year
Jan-2000

Domestic
6,307 CAD
International
17,096 CAD

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