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PhD Anthropology at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Anthropology is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) in the Anthropology graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 4 years full-time. Mode of delivery: In person.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Anthropology  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

At the beginning of the academic year, each student will submit, with the SGS enrolment form, a program statement describing his or her plan to meet program requirements. A minimum of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) , of which at least 1.5 FCEs are normally in anthropology. Attain at least an A– average in coursework to continue in the PhD program in good

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is offered primarily to excellent students who, by the time of enrolment, have completed a master’s degree in anthropology (or a cognate subject). All applicants are expected to have achieved grades averaging the equivalent of a University of Toronto A– or better in their last full year of study. Most successful applicants will have finished or be in the process of completing an MA or MSc. Applicants must satisfy the department that they have the appropriate background to enter a particular program of graduate study. Two letters of reference. A brief statement of interest (not exceeding 1,000 words). Applicants are required to identify departmental members with whom they want to co

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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