Master of Arts in Anthropology - Archaeology

Benefit from a small-group learning environment that facilitates intensive study of contemporary issues in anthropology. They offer three different masters programs. Students interested in masters or doctoral level interdisciplinary graduate studies in Anthropology should visit the School of Graduate Studies.MA in Sociocultural anthropologyWe cover a wide a range of topics and geographical areas including Atlantic Canada, northeastern North America and Southeast Asia.In MA in Biological anthropology the emphasis is placed on medical anthropology, bioarchaeology and forensics with a geographical focus on Southeast Asia, North America and South Asia.MA in ArchaeologyA range of topics is covered including archaeological theory, methods and practice, geoarchaeology, ethnoarchaeology and community-based archaeology. The geographic areas covered are the Maritime provinces and its adjacent areas.The normal length of the MA program is two calendar years (six terms). However, maximum funding available is for five terms.

The normal admission requirement are: a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in anthropology at least a 3.0 (B) average. However, funding for the program is competitive and a student with a cumulative GPA of less than A- (3.7) is unlikely to be funded. Eligibility for funding is a consideration for admissions into the program. Students are expected to have a strong undergraduate background in the subdiscipline in which they intend to conduct graduate research.