In anthropology, you’ll specialize in gaining an in-depth understanding of cultures and groups near and far, and learn to identify the obvious and the subtle forces of power within them.

Courses emphasize both a research mindset and communication skills to ensure graduates are especially well-prepared for jobs that:

• involve communicating with people who have different backgrounds and needs;
• focus on interactions among people, or working with people, in a variety of settings and situations;
• help teams and organizations collaborate;
• use creative and technical skills to bring people together;
• conduct social science or policy research; or
• improve social and environmental justice and promote social change

Here are some reasons to study this program:

• This program offers a firm disciplinary foundation in anthropology;
• The faculty provides opportunities and support for community-engaged, collaborative research with diverse populations locally, nationally and internationally;
• It provides outstanding supervision and works collaboratively to tailor the program to students' unique goals;
• This program has a competitive two-year (6-term) completion time

The work from students is wide-ranging. The faculty has particular expertise in social theory, research methodologies, social justice and community-based research, gender and sexuality, political economy, and social control. 

It provides individualized support for students' research interests.

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• A statement of interest
• An academic writing sample
• Three academic references' contact information
• All post-secondary transcripts
• English proficiency test scores
• Passport

• A bachelor’s degree from SFU or its equivalent from a recognized institution
  • While you do not need an anthropology degree to apply, you must have a strong background in both advanced sociological and anthropological theories and methodologies to be considered for admission
• Research interest related to a faculty member who will be willing to supervise you

If you are planning to apply to an MA program in anthropology, you are encouraged to contact faculty members whose research aligns with your own.

While you do not have to secure a supervisor before you are admitted into the program, there must be a faculty member available who has similar research interests and is willing to supervise you as a graduate student.