Overview

Students admitted to the Anthropology program from McMaster University have the option of doing coursework and then 1) writing a MRP (1-year), or 2) writing a scholarly thesis (2-year) which demonstrates ability to conduct original research.

Learning Outcomes

Many employers are interested in the skills which Anthropology graduate students tend to possess. These include:

Knowledge about biological, ecological, cultural and long-term historical factors that influence human behaviour

Theoretical approaches and practical methods for enhancing cross-cultural understanding

Knowledge of a variety of ethnic and cultural groups living in Canada and abroad

Skills in social research, qualitative interviewing and fieldwork, as well as quantitative methods

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Four graduate level courses (Thesis-based)

Six graduate level courses (Course-based)

Participation in the professionalization workshop in first year of program

MA thesis (Thesis-based)

Major Research Paper (Course-based)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

The University requires, as the major indicator of ability to complete a Master’s program successfully, the holding of an Honours bachelor’s degree with at least a B+ average (equivalent to a McMaster 8.5 GPA out of 12) in the most current 20 half credit courses in the discipline, or relating to the discipline, in which the applicant proposes to do graduate work.

Applicants are advised that admission is highly competitive, and that achieving this minimum scholastic criterion is normally not sufficient for an offer of admission. In evaluating applications, the department carefully scrutinizes the total application package, including letters of reference, a statement of interest, and a sample of recent work.

Applicants must have clearly developed intellectual and research interests. MA applicants should have at least a tentatively defined thesis research project or subject area(s) for the major research paper (MRP) or comprehensive exams.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

27498 CAD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5632 CAD / year

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Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

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Funding

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hamilton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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