Offered by University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, Master of Arts Anthropology is a master's degree in Social & Cultural Studies programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Social & Cultural Studies
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Arts in Anthropology is a thesis-based graduate program offered by the Department of Anthropology at the University of Alberta. Admission requires an undergraduate degree in Anthropology or a closely related discipline, and applicants are encouraged to identify a potential supervisor before applying. Required application materials include a statement of intent, a detailed curriculum vitae, three original academic letters of reference, and a writing sample such as a marked paper, published article, or a portion of a thesis. The program normally takes two years of study and research to complete, with a maximum completion period of four years set by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies. Delivery is on campus.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.30 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants require an undergraduate degree in Anthropology or a closely related discipline with a minimum admission GPA of 3.3 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta (or an equivalent qualification), calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework or the equivalent of the last two years of full-time coursework. Required documents include a statement of intent, a detailed curriculum vitae, three original academic letters of reference, and a writing sample such as a marked paper, published article, or part of an MA thesis. Applicants are encouraged to identify a potential supervisor before applying. Where applicable, proof of English Language Proficiency is required through TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL, or PTE.
