Study Master of Arts in Archaeology at Simon Fraser University in Canada, Faculty of Environment

Master of Arts in Archaeology

Canada

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What will I learn?

The Archaeology Department at SFU brings together a world-class research faculty in a collegial atmosphere.At the masters level, the Department offers a traditional Masters of Arts (MA) in Archaeology. The program requires submission of a thesis and can be completed in six terms (2 years), but students have up to nine terms (3 years). The program requires completion of at least 33 units.The department offers specializations in archaeometry, art, ceramic analysis, cultural resource management, ethnoarchaeology, forensic anthropology, geoarchaeology, historical archaeology, lithic analysis, palaeoanthropology, palaeoethnobotany, skeletal biology, and zooarchaeology.In addition to gaining knowledge and expertise in particular areas of research interest, the student will gain a comprehensive understanding of the discipline and strive to acquire a general knowledge of world prehistory, physical anthropology, and archaeological theory and methods. Depending on enrollment, individual or group courses can be arranged in addition to regularly scheduled courses.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Environment

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$6,448.74 (US$ 4,635) per year
Books and supplies -1,2820

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Burnaby Campus

8888 University Drive,

Burnaby,

British Columbia,

V5A 1S6, West Coast, Canada

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$6,448.74 (US$ 4,635) per year
Books and supplies -1,2820

*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.

  • Ranked as the #1 Canadian comprehensive university
  • Ranked #2 in Canada for international outlook
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