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Master of Arts [M.A] [Anthropology] From York University

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Master of Arts [M.A] (Anthropology)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Anthropology,

Social Studies

Ranked #251 out of 691 by THE Global Ranking 2024

₹51.7 L/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.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹5168099 (CAD 84171)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Food	₹590545 (CAD 9618)
Total Cost	₹590545 (CAD 9618)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must have a 4-year undergraduate degree in Anthropology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
An undergraduate grade point average of 3.33 (B+ grade) out of 4.0 from accredited institutions is required for unconditional admission.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (B grade) out of 4.0 from accredited institutions is required for unconditional admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

60 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

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.

Ranking

202020182017

Anthropology 51 out of 100 in Global Ranking

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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

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Ontario Trillium Scholarship 2	Scholarship per student₹ 6.1 L/Yr$10,000	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeAwards	View Details
Ontario Graduate Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 6.7 L/Yr$10,847	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Australia Awards Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Debesh Kamal Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 85,039/Yr$1,385	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 1.5 L/Yr$2,500	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Rotary Foundation Scholarships- Global Grants	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeCompany-Sponsored	View Details