Highlights
Tuition fee
8113 CAD / year
10012 CAD / year
2750 CAD / year
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Tuition fee
8113 CAD / year
10012 CAD / year
2750 CAD / year
Unknown
Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Peterborough, Canada
Campus location
Peterborough, Canada
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

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.

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Overview

Globally-recognized researchers closely mentor students on designing a thesis research project, including collecting, analyzing, and interpreting cultural and biological data. Our faculty are uniquely equipped to offer intensive, hands-on training in research methods, based in our specialized laboratory facilities. Apply to the aNtrhopolgy degree from Trent University .

Key Facts

Trent’s M.A./M.Sc. programs in Anthropology provide a robust foundation for Ph.D. studies or for professional careers in higher education, field and lab research, cultural heritage tourism, or heritage management.

Break new ground alongside world-class researchers. Be a part of cutting-edge anthropological research and learn challenging ideas and methods for understanding past and present human societies, with core emphasis on examining the dynamic relationship between culture, biology and the environment.

Programme Structure

Areas of strength within the M.A. program include:

  • North American archaeology, European and Southwest Asian prehistory, the archaeology of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds;
  • Landscape and environmental archaeology, lithic technology, material culture studies, zooarchaeology, isotope biogeochemistry, bioarchaeology and mortuary practices;
  • Archaeological method and theory, public archaeology, anthropology of art, ethnographic studies.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
93
OR
4.5
PTE Academic
60
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

5 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Peterborough, Canada

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
93
OR
4.5
PTE Academic
60
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • B.A. or B.Sc. honours degree (a four year undergraduate bachelor's degree) in Anthropology or a related field
  • Minimum B+ (77% Ontario Equivalent) in the last two years of full-time study, or last ten full academic credits
  • A foundation in appropriate research methodology 
  • Proof of English Proficiency: All international applicants must provide proof of an adequate level of English proficiency regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. Please visit our How to Apply: International page for details on English Language Proficiency requirements.  
  • A GRE test score is not required for admission into this program

  • CAEL or CAEL online (Canadian Academic English Language Test). The minimum acceptable score is 60, with at least 60 in Writing Proficiency.Cambridge English Qualifications. C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Certificate of Advanced English). The minimum overall score of 176 with no sub-score below 169.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    8113 CAD / year
    ≈ 8113 CAD / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    10012 CAD / year
    ≈ 10012 CAD / year
  • In-State

    2750 CAD / year
    ≈ 2750 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Students: 6426 CAD per term

Living costs

Peterborough

Canada
1015 - 1615 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Anthropology.

Available Scholarships

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Various benefits
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DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Daughters for Life Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
Need-based

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
18 Nov 2026
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Merit-based

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Canadian Government
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Monthly Scholarship Series

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MPOWER Financing
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
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Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Niara Scholarships
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Niara
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
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Amber Student
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Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
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Amber Scholar
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
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Go City
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Grant
Various benefits
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Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program

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Canadian Government
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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Diamant Gerstein
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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Pinsky Law
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP)

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Government Of Canada
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
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