48 monthsProgramme duration
15 Jan, 2026Application Deadline
Programme overview
Main Subject
Anthropology
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Department of Anthropology offers the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts (thesis-based). Students contemplating graduate work in Anthropology should direct their inquiries to the Graduate Program Advisor/Research Coordinator of the Department.
Departmental Graduate Program Guidelines can be found on our Graduate Student Information website linked to the Department of Anthropology Website.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Anthropology
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Department of Anthropology offers the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts (thesis-based). Students contemplating graduate work in Anthropology should direct their inquiries to the Graduate Program Advisor/Research Coordinator of the Department.
Departmental Graduate Program Guidelines can be found on our Graduate Student Information website linked to the Department of Anthropology Website.
Admission Requirements
For the PhD program, the Department’s minimum admission requirements are a thesis-based master’s degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4- point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.
Applicants to the PhD program must successfully defend their MA thesis to meet the Fall convocation deadline of their university. Failure to provide the University of Alberta with notification of the MA thesis defense by August 1 of the admission year can negate the offer of admission.
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