Program Overview
The Anthropology at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Anthropology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 869 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 668 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: St. John's, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Anthropology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Cultural Ecology
- Health and Illness: Cultural Contexts and Constructions
- Anthropology of Gender
- Anthropology of Underclass Life
- Social Organization
- Culture and Personality
- The Community
- Language and Culture
- Atlantic Regional Studies
- Social and Economic Development
- Newfoundland Ethnography
- Labrador Ethnography
- Ethnography of a Single Region
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 869 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 668 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 869 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 668 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Memorial University of Newfoundland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Canada
Public university located in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
