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Master of Arts Anthropology at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Anthropology offers hands-on training in social and cultural anthropology, combining ethnographic fieldwork with theoretical and methodological tools. It is offered full-time or part-time in French and English, with thesis, research paper and coursework options and an optional co-op.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies  |  Duration: Coursework option as little as 8 months (16 months with co-op); thesis and research paper options 2+ years  |  Study mode: co-op option  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The thesis option includes Contemporary Theory in Anthropology, Methodology and Research Proposal in Anthropology, 9 elective units in anthropology and a thesis. The coursework option adds ethnographic fieldwork courses and rapid ethnographic assessment skills.

Career pathways

Graduates work in healthcare, the environment, public service, NGOs, education, journalism, human rights, AI and digital media.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students who have a BA with honours or major in anthropology or in another equivalent discipline with a minimum average of 70% (B), calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines, may be admitted to the MA program. Students who have an honours BA with a minimum average of 70% (B) in another discipline, calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines, but are considered to have an insufficient academic background may be accepted into a qualifying program, requiring them to complete a maximum of eight courses. All applicants must be able to understand, speak, and write either English or French proficiently. The list of acceptable tests is indicated in the “Admission” secti

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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