# Anthropology
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Master of Arts (MA)
Thesis-based program
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## Program overview
At the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology, we take a comparative, cross-cultural and cross-specific perspective to understand human beings. We consider how humans evolved, how they shape — and are shaped by — their culture, and we seek to understand the records they have left behind. Our students are curious and driven to understand the world around them. And the research options are boundless for students accepted into this thesis-based program, boasting both a socio-cultural stream (anthropology and militarization, medical anthropology, sustainability, urban anthropology) and a biological anthropology stream (conservation, human osteology, population genetics, primatology, paleoanthropology).
### Completing this program
- Core courses include *Thesis Development* and *Professional Skills for Anthropologists*.
- Students choose a methods course: either *Methods in Anthropological Research* or *Current Issues in Methodology in Primatology*.
- Students choose a theory course: either *Anthropological Theory* or *Primatological Theory*.
- Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
### Specializations
[Biological Anthropology (Interdisciplinary)](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/BANTINTSPC)
### Outcomes
Cultural Resource Management, Corporate Consulting, International health organizations, International and community development, Market research, Law, Humanitarian efforts, forensics, medicine, veterinary medicine, conservation, academic positions.
**A master’s degree in anthropology will give you the pre-requisite for a PhD.**
### Thesis-based program
Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
### Courses
Two core courses and two electives
[Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/ANTHMAT)
### Classroom delivery
### Time commitment
Two years full time; four years maximum
### Supervisor
A supervisor is required, but is not required prior to the start of the program
### Fees and funding
See the Graduate Calendar for information on [fees and fee regulations,](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/uofcregs/tuitionandfeesoverview/grad) and for information on [awards and financial assistance](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/uofcregs/studfinsupport/awardsgrad).
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## Supervisors
Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree.\
Please note: additional supervisors may be available. [Contact the program](mailto:anargrad@ucalgary.ca) for more information.
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1. [Susanne Cote](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/supervisor/susanne-cote)
Accepting Inquiries
Paleoanthropology
2. [Naotaka Hayashi](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/supervisor/naotaka-hayashi)
Unavailable
Environmental Anthropology, Community Building and Development
3. [Steig Johnson](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/supervisor/steig-johnson)
Accepting Inquiries
Primatology
4. [Ben M. McKay](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/supervisor/ben-m-mckkay)
Unavailable
Global Development Studies
5. [Julio Mercader Florin](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/supervisor/julio-mercader-florin)
Accepting Inquiries
Environmental Archaeology, Geoarchaeology, Bioarchaeology, Chemical and Materials Science approaches to the Past
6. [Kathryn Reese-Taylor](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/supervisor/kathryn-reese-taylor)
Accepting Inquiries
Maya archaeology, Mesoamerican anthropology, Remote sensing in archaeology, Landscape archaeology, Urbanism, Ceramic analysis
7. [Warren Wilson](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/supervisor/warren-wilson)
Accepting Inquiries
Biological Anthropology
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## Admission requirements
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#### GPA
A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
#### Minimum education
A four year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
#### Work samples
An example of the applicant's written work in the research context.
#### Documents
- A statement outlining the applicant's interests and reasons for wishing to pursue graduate work in this department. Clearly identify your thesis research area
- A C.V
#### Reference letters
Two
#### Test scores
None
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#### **English language proficiency (ELP)**
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the [**Academic Calendar**](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/ANTHMAT).
*\*Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements.*
#### Deadlines
**For admission on September 1:**
- Canadians and permanent residents: December 15 application deadline
- International students: December 15 application deadline
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about
[international requirements](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/international-students)
## Are you ready to apply?
[Application process](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/how-apply)
## Learn more about this program
### Department of Anthropology and Archaeology
Earth Sciences 620
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
[Contact the Graduate Program Administrator](mailto:agscinquiry@ucalgary.ca)
[Visit the departmental website](https://arts.ucalgary.ca/anthropology-archaeology/anthropology-archaeology)
### Faculty of Arts
University of Calgary\
2500 University Drive NW\
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
[Visit the Faculty of Arts website](https://arts.ucalgary.ca/)
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