Anthropology University of Ottawa

Overview

The Anthropology M.A. programme at the University of Ottawa provides students with the critical tools necessary to navigate and document complex social and environmental phenomena. By utilising ethnography as a primary research method, the curriculum addresses contemporary global issues such as indigenousness, medical traditions, and environmental change. This academic framework encourages students to gain first-hand experience through field research conducted across the globe.

Why Anthropology at the University of Ottawa?

The University of Ottawa is ranked among the top ten research universities in Canada, providing a prestigious environment for graduate studies. Located in the heart of the nation's capital, the School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies offers students unique access to diverse research centres, including the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Citizenship and Minorities. Students benefit from a bilingual environment and the opportunity to participate in a competitive co-op stream, which integrates professional work placements with academic learning.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 9815 per semester
• National fee: CAD 2844 per semester

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Syllabus

The programme offers three distinct pathways: a thesis-based M.A., a research paper option, or a coursework-focused stream. Modules may include:

• Contemporary Theory in Anthropology
• Methodology and Research Proposal
• Ethnographic Research
• Multimodal Anthropology
• Political, Rights and Power
• Globalization and Capitalist Imaginaries
• Indigeneities
• Medical Anthropology
• Environmental Anthropology

Careers with Anthropology

Graduates are prepared for professional roles that require sophisticated cultural analysis and qualitative research skills. The programme focuses on developing transferable competencies suitable for the modern labour market, including positions in policy development, international relations, and community advocacy. Through the optional co-op stream, students can acquire practical work experience, enhancing their employability in sectors dealing with social justice, health, and environmental management.