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Anthropology, M.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration
University rank #190 (WUR) ,
Anthropology is dedicated to documenting and understanding human beings. It takes as its starting proposition the idea that we can only reach such an understanding by studying people wherever and whenever they have occurred and from both a cultural and biological perspective.

About

In the Department of Anthropology at the University of Western Ontario, graduate students are trained to observe human behaviour and social practices of the past and present, to collect data, to reflect on what has actually, as well as apparently occurred, to research the context, to apply various explanatory models critically and to adopt a broad perspective for framing an understanding of the chosen research topic. Whatever the topic of research, anthropologists share a particular holistic vision that requires using a repertoire of methods in order to forge a deeper understanding of situations. This holism characterizes the best anthropology and imparts the perspective for which the profession is valued.

Accreditation

Officially accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Ontario.

Programme Structure

Courses include:
  • Archaeology Theory
  • Sociocultural Anthropology Theory
  • Research Methods in Archaeology/Bioarchaeology
  • Research Methods in Sociocultural Anthropology
  • Principles of Applied Archaeology

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Deadline and start date Application Deadline(s)

    • International applicants: December 15
    • Domestic applicants: January 15
      • Acceptance notification in mid-March.
  • Programme intensity

    You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.

    Full-time
    • Full-time duration 24 months
    • Duration description

      3 Terms (1 year) for intensive option in Applied Archaeology

    Part-time
    • Intensity Flexible
    • Duration description

      -Part-time study (Applied Archaeology Stream only) -Thesis-based

  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    86

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.

  • Minimum required score:

    550

    The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.

  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

  • Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology, or an equivalent background in social sciences and/or the intended specialty.
  • At least a 78% or a B+ average for all available 3rd and 4th year courses.

Students who do not have a degree in anthropology may be required to take specific courses to fill in their background in preparation for admission to the graduate program.

Tuition Fee

  • International Applies to you

    10097 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 10097 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months.

  • National Applies to you

    4154 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 4154 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for London

  • 1037 - 1630 CAD/month
    Living Costs

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