Anthropology

Anthropology

Why study this program?

The Department of Anthropology offers the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts (thesis-based). Students contemplating graduate work in Anthropology should direct their inquiries to the Graduate Program Advisor/Research Coordinator of the Department.

Departmental Graduate Program Guidelines can be found on our Graduate Student Information website linked to the Department of Anthropology Website.

Entrance Requirements

For the MA program (thesis-based), the Department’s minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree in Anthropology or a closely related discipline with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

For the PhD program, the Department’s minimum admission requirements are a thesis-based master’s degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4- point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

Applicants to the PhD program must successfully defend their MA thesis to meet the Fall convocation deadline of their university. Failure to provide the University of Alberta with notification of the MA thesis defense by August 1 of the admission year can negate the offer of admission.

Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency (refer to English Language Requirement ).  Any one of the following is acceptable:

  • TOEFL score of 90 with no band less than 21 (internet-based) or equivalent;
  • IELTS (academic) overall band score of 6.5;
  • CAEL overall score of 70 with at least 70 on each subtest;
  • PTE overall score of 61.

All applicants are also required to submit the following:

  • A statement of intent – this should specify the area of interest and the plans for study in the graduate program
  • A detailed curriculum vitae
  • Three original academic letters of reference
  • A writing sample – this can include a marked paper, published article, article manuscript, MA thesis or part thereof.

In addition, applicants are encouraged to identify potential supervisors in advance of the review of their application. See the Department website for further information.

In exceptional cases, the department may grant admission to the PhD program directly from a bachelor’s program in Anthropology.

Students with degrees in a concentration other than Anthropology are encouraged to consult with the Associate Chair (Graduate Programs) about their eligibility to apply.

Deadline for receipt of completed applications, including all supporting documentation and letters of reference, for admission is January 1. 

Important noteApplication deadlines and other content on this page may be subject to updates. For current deadlines and updated versions of all information on this page, be sure to contact the department/program or access their website (see below).
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Faculty:
Arts

Delivery Mode:
On Campus

Program Type:
Thesis Based

Degree Level:
Master's, Doctoral

Program Requirements

Master’s Programs

Doctoral Programs 


Courses

Graduate courses can be found in Course Listings , under the subject heading Anthropology (ANTHR).

Tuition and Fees

Graduate teaching and research assistantships and a number of scholarships are available to qualified students. Please see the Department website for further details.

For general information, please visit the Tuition and Fees page on the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research site.
Scholarships and Financial Support

The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research administers over $29 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for graduate students, as well as financial and loan advising. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.

QUESTIONS?
Program-specific inquiries

Please refer to the detailed program information or email anthgrad@ualberta.ca.

General inquiries

Please check out some of our most frequently asked questions (FAQS) to see if your question has been answered, or contact the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) during our office hours.

Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR)
Killam Centre for Advanced Studies
2-29 Triffo Hall
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E1