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Archaeology

University of Calgary
Information last verified July 2026
Degree Master of Arts
Deadline Students may study hunter-gatherer adaptations, origins of agriculture, development of complex societies or other topics.; Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different w
Delivery On-campus
Location Calgary, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

Our faculty members in the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology believe that study and research must be grounded in rigorous training, as well as in extensive field experience. This thesis-based degree provides that hands-on approach, with students benefiting from the university’s world-class field and lab investigations from Western Canada, the circumpolar North, Asia, Africa, Latin America, to the Caribbean. Research areas in this program include cultural heritage management, development of complexity, ethnoarchaeology, human-environment interaction, landscape, paleobotany, bioarchaeology, social identity and more. Completing this program

Key Program Features

  • Graduate / Professional level.

Career Opportunities

Museum Curator, Cultural Resource Management, Heritage Regulator, academic positions. A master’s degree in archaeology will give you the pre-requisite for a PhD. Thesis-based program Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

GPA A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree. Minimum education A four year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent from a recognized institution. Work samples An example of the applicant's written work in the research context. Documents A statement outlining the applicant's interests and reasons for wishing to pursue graduate work in this department. Clearly identify your thesis research area A C.V Reference letters Two Test scores None English language proficiency (ELP) An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the Academic Calendar . *Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements. GPA; A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

Students may study hunter-gatherer adaptations, origins of agriculture, development of complex societies or other topics.; Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different w

About University of Calgary

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University of Calgary

Calgary, Canada

public research university located in Calgary, Alberta

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Students may study hunter-gatherer adaptations, origins of agriculture, development of complex societies or other topics.; Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different w
  • Start Date September
  • Language English