Master of Arts in Anthropology

 The University of British Columbia (UBC) offers a Master of Arts in Anthropology for students who want to develop advanced knowledge of anthropological theory, research methods, human societies, and cultures. The program combines graduate coursework with independent research and a thesis. Students investigate questions related to social life, culture, history, human evolution, and material remains.

Background and Purpose

Students can specialize in several areas, including sociocultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, anthropological archaeology, biological anthropology, and museum studies. Sociocultural research may examine legal, medical, and ecological anthropology, religion, globalization, oral traditions, expressive culture, and applied anthropology. Faculty members conduct research in British Columbia and across North America, Asia, Mesoamerica, South America, Oceania, Europe, and Africa.

The MA requires students to complete 30 credits. These include courses in the history of anthropology, current anthropological research, advanced research methods, electives, courses outside the student’s main specialization, and a six-credit thesis. Students develop their research and academic writing skills and receive training in quantitative, qualitative, archaeological, and museum methods.

The program also provides access to research facilities such as the Museum of Anthropology, the Laboratory of Archaeology, UBC Library collections, and specialist research resources.

Scholarship Benefits

UBC supports anthropology graduate students through teaching assistantships, research assistantships, academic assistantships, and internal or external awards. Historical program data show that students who received funding during the September 2023–August 2024 study period had median gross funding of CAD 27,610 per year. After tuition and fees, the median amount remaining was CAD 16,282 per year.

These figures reflect previous funding outcomes and do not guarantee the same amount for future students. Applicants should contact the department to confirm current funding opportunities, eligibility requirements, and the financial support available for their intended intake.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet UBC’s graduate admission requirements and the specific requirements for the MA in Anthropology. They should have an appropriate academic background and demonstrate an interest in anthropological research, human societies, cultures, or related fields.

Applicants should review the department’s current admission criteria and identify research interests that align with faculty expertise. They should also confirm the required academic documents and any additional expectations before applying.

Scholarship Application Process

Applicants should review the MA in Anthropology admission requirements and explore the department’s research specializations. They should identify faculty members whose research aligns with their interests and prepare the required academic documents.

Applicants must follow UBC’s graduate application procedures and confirm the current application deadlines with the department. Those seeking financial assistance should investigate teaching assistantships, research assistantships, academic assistantships, and available awards. They should also confirm whether separate funding applications are necessary.

Opportunities for Scholars

The MA in Anthropology helps students develop research, critical analysis, academic writing, and fieldwork skills. Its interdisciplinary approach prepares graduates to investigate social, cultural, historical, and archaeological questions across different communities and regions.

Graduates can pursue careers in research, teaching, museums, cultural heritage, public policy, community organizations, and related fields. Some graduates may also continue to doctoral study in anthropology or other social sciences.

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