Program Overview
The Anthropology at Carleton University 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 10,431 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,584 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ottawa, 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
- North American Indigenous Peoples
- Issues in North American Ethnohistory
- Development, Dependency and Gender
- The Anthropology of Underdevelopment
- Anthropology of Indigeneity
- Special Topics in Indigenous Studies
- Anthropology of the Body, Health, Illness and Healing
- Selected Topics in North American Native Studies
- Selected Topics in the Anthropology of Development and Underdevelopment
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The minimum requirement for admission to the master\xc2\x92s program is an Honours bachelor\xc2\x92s degree (or the equivalent) in anthropology or a closely related discipline, with at least high honours standing. Related disciplines could include sociology, history, religious studies, and Canadian studies. Where relevant, previous professional experience will be taken into account in determining an applicant\xc2\x92s standing upon admission.
Qualifying Year: Applicants with general (3 year) bachelor\xc2\x92s degrees, or those with degrees in fields other than anthropology, may be admitted into a qualifying-year program designed to raise their standing to Honours anthropology status. Students earning at least high honours standing in their qualifying-year courses will be considered for subsequent admission into the master\xc2\x92s program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,431 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,584 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,431 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,584 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Carleton University 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 Carleton University
Carleton University
Ottawa, Canada
Carleton University 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 2004-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months