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Anthropology (Thesis): Development Studies (M.A.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The Development Studies Option is a cross-disciplinary M.A. program offered as an option within existing M.A. programs in the departments of Geography, History, Political Science, Anthropology, Economics, and Sociology.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Anthropology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

The 45-credit programme comprises required courses (36 credits) and complementary courses (9 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open competitively to students holding an Honours or Major B.A. in Anthropology or Archaeology; outstanding candidates with B.A. degrees in other disciplines but substantial anthropology background may be admitted on condition of additional Anthropology courses. Admitted applicants usually have an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Required: personal statement, CV, two letters of reference, written work sample (max. 15 pages) and transcripts.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply

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