23 Master's degrees in Anthropology in Canada

Anthropology
Trent University’s in Anthropology esteemed research-based Anthropology master’s programs emphasize critical thinking and experiential learning, along with developing strengths in theory and research design.

Social Anthropology
Dalhousie University’s Master of Arts in Social Anthropology programme offers you the opportunity to join a vibrant community of active scholars who are passionate about their research. Students consistently stand out as top candidates for PhD programmes both in Canada and internationally. Many have secured prestigious fellowships to further their doctoral studies.
Anthropology
At the graduate level we offer a coursework-based MA program in Anthropology at Memorial University of Newfoundland. We also offer a one-year graduate diploma which does not require research.
Archaeological Science
The Archaeological Science M.Sc. at Lakehead University is a full-time, thesis-based master's programme delivered at the Thunder Bay campus. This interdisciplinary course provides advanced training in applying analytical methods from chemistry, physics, and biology to investigate the human past over a standard two-year duration.
Sociology-Anthropology
The Sociology-Anthropology master's programme at Simon Fraser University provides a robust disciplinary foundation through research-based study. This full-time public programme typically spans two years, offering expert supervision in social theory and justice to prepare students for advanced academic or professional careers.
Anthropology
The Anthropology M.Sc. at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a comprehensive postgraduate programme offered in public study mode. Students can choose between a one-year coursework track or a two-year thesis-based route involving ethnographic fieldwork, providing flexible academic paths over a 12 to 24-month duration.
Anthropology
The Anthropology Department at McGill University places high priority on research and on maintaining a distinguished graduate program.
Anthropology, Social
The M.A. in Anthropology, Social at York University is a full-time public programme delivered over five terms. It focuses on contemporary societies through coursework and a major research paper. Students benefit from supportive supervision and a flexible curriculum designed for independent thinkers and professional researchers.
Anthropology
The Anthropology programme at Carleton University is a two-year Master of Arts degree delivered through a public study mode. This advanced curriculum explores social relationships and cultural practices across global contexts, offering students diverse pathways including coursework, research projects, or a formal thesis.
Anthropology
The Anthropology programme at the University of Lethbridge is a research-focused M.Sc. degree. This public course offers a 24-month full-time or 48-month part-time duration. Students engage in fieldwork-based learning and advanced seminars, preparing for professional practice or doctoral studies in diverse global settings.
Social and Cultural Anthropology
The Social and Cultural Anthropology M.A. at Concordia University Montréal is a 45-credit postgraduate programme delivered full-time over one to two years. Students engage in advanced ethnographic research or bibliographic study, exploring global social issues through a professional, research-intensive academic framework.
Anthropology
The Anthropology Master of Arts at the University of Victoria is a full-time, two-year programme delivered in a public study mode. This M.Sc. equivalent degree focuses on integrative research themes, combining advanced coursework with an independent thesis project to prepare students for professional practice.
Anthropology
The M.A. in Anthropology at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive programme delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. This full-time public course of study combines advanced coursework with a thesis, providing students with deep expertise in anthropological theory and diverse research methodologies.
Public Issues Anthropology
The Public Issues Anthropology program of University of Guelph has an emphasis on sociocultural anthropology.
Anthropology
The Anthropology programme at the University of Alberta offers a comprehensive postgraduate experience. This Master level course is delivered through a public study mode, providing students with advanced academic training. It focuses on developing rigorous research skills and deep theoretical knowledge within the field.
Social and Political Thought
The Social and Political Thought Master of Arts at Acadia University is a rigorous, two-year interdisciplinary programme. Delivered full-time and in-person, this unique degree integrates social theory, philosophy, and political ecology. Students engage in deep theoretical inquiry through a core colloquium and a final research thesis.
Anthropology
The Anthropology M.A. at Western University - Canada is a research-focused programme exploring human diversity through cultural and biological lenses. This public study mode course lasts six terms full-time. It offers a supportive environment for mastering advanced methodologies in social and natural sciences.
Anthropology
From prehistoric humanity all the way to contemporary cultural diversity, anthropologists engage with a wide range of issues and phenomena that affect individual and public life. We offer a master degree in Anthropology at University of Waterloo.
Anthropology
The Anthropology program from University of New Brunswick studies the holistic study of humankind from its early origins to present day societies and cultures.
Anthropology
Anthropology is the comprehensive study of human beings, past and present, in comparative, cross-cultural and holistic light, emphasizing the dynamic nature of cultural adaptation and change. Apply to the Anthropology MA program offered by University of Saskatchewan.