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Archaeology

University of Calgary
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Degree PhD / Doctorate
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

Students in the Archaeology program experience a hands-on approach combining rigorous classroom and laboratory training with field work around the world. Opportunities for field experience have ranged from Western Canada to the circumpolar North, as well as Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The program is offered through the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology, which embraces an integrative approach under the guidance of distinguished faculty members. Research areas include cultural heritage management, development of complexity, ethnoarchaeology, human-environment interaction, landscape, paleobotany, bioarchaeology, and social identity. Completing this program

Key Program Features

  • Graduate / Professional level.

Career Opportunities

Museum Curator, Cultural Resource Management, Heritage Regulator, academic positions. A PhD in archaeology is usually considered a final degree. 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 master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution. Work samples A specimen of relevant written work. Documents A concise statement setting forth the reasons for wishing to pursue graduate work in this department 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

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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

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Calgary, Canada

public research university located in Calgary, Alberta

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  • 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
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