Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology offers graduate programs at both the MA and PhD levels in sociocultural anthropology, biological anthropology and archaeology. We maintain a strong focus on research training and attempt to tailor programs to the interests and strengths of individual students in close cooperation with faculty advisors. The experience of the Department's staff ranges over much of the world, from the far North to the tropics, and around the globe from Asia to the Americas. This research serves to increase our understanding of family life and community structure; gender relations; cultural groups and their varied responses to health and illness; industrialization and migration for work; the political economy and culture of globalization; the universal concern for food and shelter, beliefs and values, art and symbols, language and folklore; human evolution and ecological adaptations. In addition to the minimum course requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this calendar, students must complete 9 credit hours of coursework at the 7000 level, including at least 6 credit hours of Anthropology courses. In addition a mandatory passfail ANTH 7000 Professional Development in Anthropology Course must be taken. Finally students must submit an acceptable thesis and pass a thesis oral examination. The Ph.D. option consists of coursework and a substantial research component. Expected Duration - 4 years.

The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Anthropology PhD program.

To qualify for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Anthropology, you must have a minimum of:

a Master of Arts degree in anthropology

a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (4.5 scale), based on the last 60 credit hours (or two full years or equivalent) of university study.

A student will only be considered for admission if a faculty member agrees to act as his/her advisor. Students are encouraged to consult with potential advisors ahead of time.

Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated independent research competence at the Master of Arts level.

English language proficiency

IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program) - Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance) with a minimum of 65% overall

IELTS (Academic module) (International English Language Testing System) - 6.5 overall

Internet-based TOEFL - Overall score of 86 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking - 20)

Pearson Test of English Academic - 61 overall

Cambridge Assessment of English at the C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency level - Minimum score of 180