Master of Arts [M.A] (Anthropology)
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #141 out of 385 by Collegedunia Study Abroad Global Ranking 2026
$61,445 /Yr
CA$84,171 /Yr
- MA in Anthropology at York University is offered as a 2.5-years program by the Department of Anthropology.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The Master’s program in Anthropology is a unique 5-term program in which students conduct original fieldwork, library, or archival research resulting in a Major Research Paper.
- Students develop skills in critical thinking, increase their knowledge of anthropological theory and methods, and gain specialized knowledge in a particular topical area of their choice.
- The program consists of two required half-courses in Theory and Methods plus four elective half-courses selected from offerings in Social Anthropology.
- The program emphasizes theoretical and practical research that combines conceptual sophistication, reflexivity, and political engagement at various levels from the global to the regional and the local.
- The program prepares students for careers as professional anthropologists within the academy and for a diverse range of local, national, and international careers and professions outside the academy.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $61445 (CAD 84171) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing and Food | $7021 (CAD 9618) |
| Total Cost | $7021 (CAD 9618) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $7324 (CAD 10033) |
Scores Required
Duolingo scores: 125
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- Sample of written work.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.


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( #5 out of 20 in Canada 2026)
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TOP Scholarships
| Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| York International Merit Award | $10,000 | Final admission average of 80% - 84.9% |
| York International Entrance Award | $5,000 | Final admission average of 75% - 79.9% |
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Anthropologist
- Scientist
- Medical Researcher
- Consultant
- Field Investigator
- Education Anthropologist
- Economic Anthropologist
- Business Anthropologist
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared J. Davis Grant | Scholarship per student$ 730/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award | Scholarship per student$ 1,095/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,460/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| University of Montreal Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 730/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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