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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Anthropology at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Anthropology is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Arts (Anthropology and Archaeology).

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Anthropology and Archaeology  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements and Faculty of Arts requirements, students must complete at least 3 units and up to 24 units of coursework. ANTH701, a reading course with a focus in either biological or social and cultural anthropology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

ca/future-students/graduate/explore-programs/anthropology-doctor-philosophy-thesis-based . In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts requirements , the Department requires: a) A minimum grade point average of 3.40 or higher on a four-point scale. b) Two letters of reference.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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