Study Master of Arts in Anthropology at Simon Fraser University in Canada, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Master of Arts in Anthropology

Canada

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What will I learn?

The MA program is designed to be completed within six consecutive terms (fall-spring-summer, fall-spring-summer), or two full years of study. Required courses are normally completed within the first two terms of MA program enrollment and must be completed no later than the end of the third term of enrollment of the MA program. Students complete a minimum 30 unit hours and conduct original and independent research leading to a thesis to successfully complete the program.Simon Fraser University offers an excellent environment for research and graduate studies. The institution is home to a variety of world-class research facilities, innovative programs, and world-renowned scholars.The work from our students is wide-ranging. Our faculty has particular expertise in social theory, research methodologies, social justice and community-based research, gender and sexuality, political economy, and social control. We provide individualized support for students' research interests. Please take a look at the research topics of our current graduate students.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$6,448.74 (US$ 4,635) per year
Books and supplies -1,2958

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Surrey Campus

250-13450 102nd Avenue,

Surrey,

British Columbia,

V3T 0A3, West Coast, Canada

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$6,448.74 (US$ 4,635) per year
Books and supplies -1,2957

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Burnaby Campus

8888 University Drive,

Burnaby,

British Columbia,

V5A 1S6, West Coast, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

A bachelors degree from SFU or its equivalent from a recognized institution

A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (B), or a grade point average of at least 3.33/4.33 (B+) based on the last 60 units of undergraduate courses. Any graduate work is also considered. Individual graduate programs may set a higher admission grade point average.

Submitted evidence, usually references from qualified referees, of the applicants ability to undertake advanced studies in the area of interest.

English Language Requirements:

Internet-based TOEFL: 93 with minimum of 20 in each category

Paper-based TOEFL: 580 and TWE 5

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Simon Fraser University

SFU has established itself as a leading research university over 60 years, consistently ranking in the top 1-2 percent of universities worldwide.

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