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Social Anthropology (MA)

Join a vibrant community of active scholars who are passionate about their research.


Why choose this program?

Our Master’s in Social Anthropology offers an exciting and comprehensive approach to graduate studies.

With a focus on interdisciplinary, comparative, and critically engaged learning, our small and selective programs foster a close-knit and supportive academic community. Our dedicated faculty members are committed to providing exceptional support to all our graduate students.

Careers

Our MA students consistently stand out as top candidates for PhD programs both in Canada and internationally. Many have secured prestigious fellowships to further their doctoral studies.

Additionally, our graduates have successfully pursued careers in policy, law, the non-profit sector, and education.

Financial information

At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.

Program options

Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis. 

All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

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