Study MA in Public Issues Anthropology at University of Guelph in Canada, College of Social and Applied Human Science

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

As anthropologists, we are uniquely positioned to explain, address, and respond to the major public and social issues of our time. With an understanding of community dynamics and global processes, our program focuses on the interface between anthropological knowledge and practice. We work with students to address issues critical to contemporary governance, public discourse, livelihoods, and civil society and to meet the demands and concerns of our world. Our Public Issues Anthropology PIA MA program seeks to make our world a better, healthier, more equitable place to live.PIA Students develop and hone the analytical, writing, and communication skills needed to apply anthropological concepts and methods inside and outside of academia. Our students have conducted research in a variety of cultural settings including Botswana, Canada, Honduras, Jamaica, Madagascar, Nepal, and Paraguay.

Which department am I in?

College of Social and Applied Human Science

Study options

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees

CAD$13,675.08 (US$ 9,829) per year

Residence Room - $7,900 - $11,116 CAD (Per Year)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Guelph

50 Stone Road East,

Guelph,

Ontario (ON),

N1G 2W1, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Minimum Degree: Normally, the minimum requirement for admission to a master's program is successful completion of an undergraduate degree/ baccalaureate, in an honours program or the equivalent, from a recognized university.Minimum Admisson Average: 70% (B-) average is required in the last two years of full-time equivalent study. Calculating Admission Average: North American Degrees;A four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized institution. Typically, the last 20 one-semester courses consist of 10 Credits/60 Units/60 Hours For in-progress degrees, the total number of credits with grades that are used may be lower. E.g. 8 Credits/48 Units/48 Hours may have grades while 2 Credits/12 Units/12 Hours will be in progress. International Degrees;Country-specific degree equivalent to Guelph's four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized institution. Typically, the last 4 full-time semesters (or 6 full-time semesters for full-year education systems) equivalent credits.

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