Program Overview
The Archaeology at University of Calgary is a MA programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Archaeology 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: CAD 12,695 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,593 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Calgary, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Archaeology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theoretical Foundations
- Seminar on Special Topics
- Analysis of Human Skeletal Remains
- Topics in Archaeological Theory and Method
- Theory and its Application in Biological Anthropology
- Advanced Topics in Human Osteology
- Problems in Ethnoarchaeology
- Hunter-Gatherer Adaptations
- Origins of Agriculture
- The Development of Complex Societies
- Specialized Analyses of Archaeological Materials
- Social Identity
- Mesoamerican Archaeology and History
- Stable Isotope Methods in Archaeology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements
In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts requirements, the Department requires:
a) A specimen of relevant written work (an honours essay, term paper, or seminar essay bearing the grade and initials of the supervising professor, the analysis chapter of a Master of Arts thesis or a published article where the applicant is the sole or senior author).
b) A concise statement setting forth the reasons for wishing to pursue graduate work in this department.
c) An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
d) A 3.30 grade point average in the last two years of program or over the last 60 units (10 full-course equivalents).
e) Two letters of reference from individuals able to evaluate academic potential.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 12,695 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,593 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 12,695 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,593 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Calgary 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 Calgary
University of Calgary
Calgary, Canada
University of Calgary is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months