24 monthsProgramme duration
15 Jan, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Anthropology
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
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
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Departmental Graduate Program Guidelines can be found on our Graduate Student Information website linked to the Department of Anthropology Website.
Admission Requirements
The minimum admission requirement for the thesis-based MA and MA in Humanities Computing is a four-year undergraduate degree and a grade point average of 3.3 on the 4 point grading scale in the last 60 units (*60) of course weight (or equivalent) at the University of Alberta or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Applicants whose primary language of instruction was not English at their post-secondary institution must demonstrate proficiency in the English language in order to be considered for admission. Minimum scores required are:
- TOEFL score of 88 on the internet-based exam, 550 on the paper-based exam
- IETLS overall band score of 6.5
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