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Master of Anthropology

Carleton University

  • Ottawa, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Anthropology and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Graduate study
  • Public and private sector careers

Curriculum

  • Fieldwork-based course of study including field methods
  • Archaeology and biological anthropology
  • Forensic anthropology
  • Cultural ecology
  • Social theory
  • Language and culture
  • And regional courses on Native North America and the Maya and Aztec worlds. A May Term trip to Guatemala is offered.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • 4-year honours bachelor degree with B+ or better in major subjects and B- or better overall (https://graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online/minimum-requirements/)
  • Some programmes consider a qualifying year
  • English proficiency required unless exempt
  • Additional academic criteria: B+ or better in major subjects
  • B- or better overall.

Accepted academic background

4-year (honours) bachelor degree, applicants without a 4-year honours degree may be considered for a qualifying-year programme in some master programmes

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale
  • PTE Academic 5.0 writing
  • Duolingo 4.5 other skills
  • Institutional test 86 for tests before 2026-01-21)

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Proof of Funds for Study Permit
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the Anthropology admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Carleton360. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,402 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit$2,000 CAD

Program details

CampusMain campus
Faculty or schoolAcademic Unit Not Confirmed
DepartmentAcademic Unit Not Confirmed
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship notePotential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Anthropology. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2027

    79 days left

Scholarships

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.