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Anthropology (MA)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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Anthropology (MA) is a master's degree in Social & Cultural Studies programme taught at University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Social & Cultural Studies
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus

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Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology is offered across all five fields of the discipline: Archaeology, Evolutionary Anthropology, Linguistic and Semiotic Anthropology, Medical Anthropology, and Sociocultural Anthropology. The degree is available full-time or part-time; the full-time option normally runs a 12-month period from September to September, with a completion time limit of three years full-time or six years part-time. Instruction is delivered in person. A supervisor is assigned by the graduate unit before admission. Admission requires a bachelor's degree with a minimum average of B+ or equivalent in the final year, two letters of reference, and a statement of interest of no more than 1,000 words; no standardized admission test is required or recommended. The Department of Anthropology is not currently accepting international applicants to its master's programs. The credential awarded is a Master of Arts (MA).

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.30 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a bachelor's degree with a minimum average of B+ or equivalent in the final year, two letters of reference, and a statement of interest of no more than 1,000 words; no standardized admission test is required or recommended. A supervisor is assigned by the graduate unit before admission. The Department of Anthropology is not currently accepting international applicants to its master's programs.

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Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
QS rank: #32
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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Anthropology (MA) award?

University of Toronto awards a Master's Degree in the field of Social & Cultural Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does Anthropology (MA) take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

Can Anthropology (MA) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Toronto.

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