Overview
About this Degree
Anthropology is concerned with the unity and diversity of humanity (and related primates) and of human culture and society from a comparative and global perspective. For nearly 150 years, aspects of anthropology have been taught at University of Toronto.
Members of the department conduct research on present and past human societies, cultural knowledge and practice, evolutionary antecedents, and closely related species. We offer graduate training in sociocultural, medical, biological, linguistic, and archaeological branches of the field.
Programme Structure
The Department of Anthropology offers research training and courses of instruction in five fields:
- Archaeology
- Evolutionary Anthropology
- Linguistic and Semiotic Anthropology
- Medical Anthropology
- Sociocultural Anthropology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
3.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs)
Delivered
Disciplines
Anthropology History Ancient History View 33 other Masters in Anthropology in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Anthropology’s additional admission requirements stated below.
- B+ average or equivalent.
- Applicants must satisfy the department that they have the appropriate background to enter a particular program of graduate study.
- Two letters of reference.
- A brief statement of interest (not exceeding 1,000 words)
Tuition Fee
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International
27520 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27520 CAD per year during 12 months. -
National
6210 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6210 CAD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Toronto
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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