Master of Arts [M.A] (Anthropology)
- Country Canada
- Course Duration 2 Years
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification English
- Program Level Post-Graduate
- Education Required Graduate
- Total Credits 15 Units
- Admission intake September/ January
- Minimum GPA 6
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| INR 7,827 | INR 458,149 |
Program Description
- MA in Anthropology at the University of Victoria is offered as a 2-years program by the Department of Anthropology.
- The University of Victoria also ranked 2nd in Maclean’s top Canadian Comprehensive Universities 2019.
- The Master of Arts degree in Anthropology combines coursework in methodology and themes that integrate anthropology's subfields with research experience.
- This program offers students breadth in relation to our department’s integrative research themes while grounding students in the research methods of their primary subfield (archaeological, biological, or cultural anthropology).
- The MA program introduces students to our department's unique thematic foci and requires them to conduct a major, independent research project leading to a thesis.
- As a discipline that transcends conventional academic boundaries between the sciences and the humanities, students will find courses that connect with their interests and expand horizons, along with opportunities to engage in hands-on learning and ongoing research in our department.
- The MA program consists of a minimum of 15 units.
Other Requirements
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have an undergraduate degree in Anthropology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A grade point average of 6.0/9.0 (B+) in the work of the last two years (30 units) leading to the bachelor’s degree.
- Students must complete a Bachelor’s (4 years) degree in Anthropology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- The minimum grade score for a degree should be 7/10 (60%), first class.
Extra Notes
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- Writing Sample: This can be a term paper, honors thesis, or a published paper that best reflects your abilities. No specific length.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
