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Master of Arts (MA) Thesis-based in Anthropology at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Master of Arts (MA) Thesis-based in Anthropology is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Arts (Anthropology and Archaeology). For information about the rules and regulations, and the facilities available to Anthropology graduate students, please contact the Graduate Administrator at [email protected] .

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 are required to complete a minimum of 12 units in Anthropology at the 600 level. The following courses are required of all Master's students: ANTH603, ANTH605, ANTH611, and ANTH631.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts requirements , the Department requires: a) A minimum grade point average of 3.30 or higher on a four-point scale. b) An example of the applicant’s written work: a term paper, research paper or other writing which the applicant considers representative of their best work. c) A concise statement outlining the applicant’s academic interests and reasons for wishing to pursue graduate work in this Department. The thesis research area should be clearly identified. d) An up-to-date curriculum vitae. e) 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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