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Overview
The traditional on-campus MA program in Archaeology at Simon Fraser University is a full-time, per-term fee program that consists of the following sequential steps for a minimum of 33 units: course requirements, thesis prospectus, colloquium presentation, advancement to candidacy, thesis completion, and defence. The course requirements, thesis prospectus, and the colloquium presentation should be completed by students by the end of the second term.
Career Options
- Archaeologist
- Field Technician/Director
- Laboratory Technician
- Professor
- First Nations Conservation and Stewardship Liaison
- Researcher
- Geoarchaeologist
- Archaeobotanist
- Archaeozoologist
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Archaeological Theory
- Graduate Seminar in Archaeology and Prehistory
- Research Design
- MA Thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 93
Credits
33 alternative credits
- 33 units
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Archaeology History Ancient History View 14 other Masters in Archaeology in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 93
Other requirements
General requirements
- a bachelor’s degree from SFU or its equivalent from a recognized institution
- a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.33 scale, or 3.33 on a 4.33 scale (B+) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses. All graduate work is also considered.
- submitted evidence, usually references from qualified referees, of the applicant’s ability to undertake advanced studies in the area of interest.
- proof of English Language proficiency
- In exceptional circumstances, a student may be admitted with lower formal qualifications when there is significant experience relevant to the proposed area of scholarship.
Tuition Fee
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International
3892 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1946 CAD per semester during 12 months. -
National
3892 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1946 CAD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Burnaby
1600 - 2700 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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