Anthropology
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    Anthropology

    University of Manitoba
    University of Manitoba
    Canada
    Canada, Winnipeg
    University Rank:#673
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 2,874 / term
    Next IntakeJanuary 9, 2023

    Anthropology

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    Program details

    Anthropology offers a graduate program PhD in sociocultural anthropology, biological anthropology and archaeology.

    Expected duration: 4 years

    Tuition and fees: Two years tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees).

    In addition to the minimum course requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section, students must complete:

    • 9 credit hours of coursework at the 7000 level, including at least 6 credit hours of anthropology courses
    • A mandatory pass/fail ANTH 7000 Professional Development in Anthropology Course

    To complete the PhD program, students need to:

    • Pass a candidacy exam
    • Defend a thesis proposal
    • Submit an acceptable thesis
    • Pass a thesis oral examination

    PhD students are required to pursue training in a language other than English if it is deemed of necessity or benefit to the student's program of study. Determination of language training is made during the first year of the student's program.

    Sample graduate-level courses

    • ANTH 7050 - Seminar in the Anthropology of Religion (3 credit hours)
    • ANTH 7040 - Seminar in Ethnography of Power Systems (3 credit hours)
    • ANTH 7470 - Scientific Methods and Applications in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology (3 credit hours)
    • ANTH 7140 - Ethnographic Research Methods (3 credit hours)
    • ANTH 7350 - Prehistoric Human Ecology (3 credit hours)
    • ANTH 7450 - Cultural Resource Management (3 credit hours)
    • ANTH 7460 - Advanced Faunal Analysis in Archaeology (3 credit hours)
    • ANTH 7790 - Advanced Topics in Human Skeletal Biology (3 credit hours)
    • ANTH 7440 - Archaeological Theory (3 credit hours)
    • ANTH 7830 - Social Organization (3 credit hours)
    • ANTH 7930 - Growth, Development & Plasticity in Human
    • ANTH 7450 - Cultural Resource Management

     

     

     

    For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.

    The department of anthropology offers PhD programs in sociocultural anthropology, biological anthropology and archaeology. We maintain a robust focus on research and customize our programs to the strengths and interests of students in close cooperation with graduate studies faculty advisors.

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Graduate Studies

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    For entrance into the Master's program:

    • Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution;
    • A minimum grade of 70% in individual courses or B equivalent in the last two years of study, where a typical grade is:
    UM ScaleJordanian Scale
    A+90-100% (Excellent)
    A80-89% (Very good)
    B+75-79% (Good)
    B70-74% (Good)
    C+65-69% (Acceptable)
    C60-64% (Acceptable)
    D50-59% (Poor)
    F0-49% (Failure)

    For entrance into the PhD program:

    • Requirements listed above (see Master’s program) plus successful completion of a Master’s degree from a recognized institution.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 61
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 86

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 100

    How to Apply

    The application is split into different sections and asks you for your personal information, post- secondary education, a list of recommenders and more.

    If you've already gathered required materials, the online application will take about 30 minutes to complete. For your security, you will be logged out after 30 minutes of inactivity. Make sure to save your progress before leaving your application. You can save and return to your application at any time using the login ID and password that you chose.

    Education history

    If you attended a college that is associated with a university, you should list the university in the education history. For example, if you attended Jawahar Engineering College, which is affiliated with Anna University, you should list Anna University in your education history.

    Making changes to your application

    If you haven’t submitted your application yet, you can change your email address by going to your Biographical Data page and selecting the "Change Email" link found under the Email Address section. If you have already submitted your application, go to your Student Portal, select your application, select application overview, scroll to the bottom and select "Change Email Address."

    Once you submit your application, you are no longer able to make changes. If you have made an error on your application, please email [email protected] with your correction(s). Please include your name as it appears on your application and your applicant ID with your request.

    Submit your recommender information

    All letters of recommendation must be submitted directly to the university by the recommenders. You must formally request recommendations within the online application.

    After you enter your recommender’s name and email on the online application, they must complete the recommendation using our online system. We will not accept or upload paper copies of recommendation letters. Please be aware that helping or submitting the recommendation letter on behalf of your recommender is considered fraud and will result in an unsuccessful application.

    The referee process is a confidential process. All letters of recommendations are provided to the University of Manitoba in the strictest of confidence and will not be shared with the applicant. Participating in the drafting of your recommendation letter is discouraged. Helping write or submitting the recommendation letter on behalf of your recommender is considered fraud and will result in an unsuccessful application.

    Anthropology

    University of Manitoba

    University of Manitoba

    Canada

    Canada, Winnipeg

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