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Anthropology

University of British Columbia
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition CAD 8,270 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,707 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Vancouver, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Anthropology at University of British Columbia is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 24 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: CAD 8,270 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,707 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Vancouver, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Anthropology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Anthropology 500 (History of Anthropology)
  2. a professional seminar
  3. an advanced methods course in ethnographic, archaeological or museum studies
  4. at least six credits of other elective courses
  5. after submitting an approved thesis proposal, a six credit thesis. The Anthropology MA thesis at UBC is modeled upon an article in a scholarly journal. It may be based upon original field research. In all cases, MA theses are limited to no more than 50 page

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants must hold a four-year bachelor’s degree with a major, honours or concentration in anthropology or the equivalent.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 8,270 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,707 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: CAD 8,270 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,707 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of British Columbia 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 University of British Columbia

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University of British Columbia

Vancouver, Canada

public research university in British Columbia, Canada

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months