Anthropology (MA)

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #174 =

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Anthropology (MA) is a master's degree in Social & Cultural Studies programme taught at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada.

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Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Social & Cultural Studies

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: gs.mcmaster.ca ·

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Overview

Anthropology at McMaster studies humans, past and present, combining archaeological, physical and cultural approaches with the aim of building a fuller understanding of human and social life. Research areas include archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and the anthropology of culture, health and disease. Applicants are normally expected to have completed an undergraduate degree in anthropology, or a degree with a significant anthropology component, and must have clearly developed intellectual and research interests; MA applicants should have at least tentatively defined ideas for a thesis research project before applying, and typically work closely with a faculty advisor whose research aligns with their own interests. The program is a full-time, thesis-based degree normally completed in one to two years, with a typical entry term of September.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants are normally expected to have completed an undergraduate degree in anthropology, or a degree with a significant anthropology component, and must have clearly developed intellectual and research interests. MA applicants should have at least tentatively defined ideas for a thesis research project.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About McMaster University

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Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1887

Students: 37,592

QS rank: #174 =

Programs: 167

Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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