Program Overview
The Public Issues Anthropology at University of Guelph is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 18 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 Public Issues 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 6,258 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,189 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Guelph, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Issues 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
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Diversity and Social Equality
- Global Agro-Food Systems, Communities and Rural Change
- Community Engaged Scholarship
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Society, Crime and Control
- Work, Gender ad Change in a Global Context
- Pro-seminar
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Only students with a 4-year undergraduate honours degree will be admitted into the program. Students must have a minimum B+ average in the final two years of their program. The expectation is that the undergraduate degree will be in Anthropology, but students with at least five courses in Anthropology may be admitted as long as these were part of a major in another social science or humanities program. We will also accept students with a background in the natural sciences, as long as the five Anthropology courses they have taken include both ethnography and anthropological theory.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 6,258 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,189 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 6,258 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,189 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Guelph 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 Guelph
University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
TheUniversity of Guelph(U of GorGuelph) is a comprehensivepublicresearch universityinGuelph,Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1964 after the amalgamation ofOntario Agricultural College(1874),...
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
