Overview
The Department of Anthropology at University of British Columbia pursues its aims through excellence in research, teaching, and community collaboration, grounded in multiple analytical and interpretive methods that share a commitment to field-based inquiry.
Interdisciplinary contacts are encouraged, and links are maintained with departments and programs such as Asian Studies, the Institute of Asian Research, Linguistics, History, Geography, Sociology, and the Centre for Women's and Gender Studies.
Key facts
We are the second oldest anthropology program in Canada, with more than six decades of research and teaching to our name. Our students are supported by a dedicated staff and faculty and access to outstanding research resources, such as the Museum of Anthropology and Laboratory of Archaeology. Today, UBC anthropology faculty and students conduct original research throughout BC and around the world.
The PhD program provides students with the opportunity to structure a course of study towards specific intellectual and practical interests. Students extend their knowledge of domains of anthropological theory and current research that are appropriate to these interests.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- History of Anthropological Thought
- Advanced Ethnography
- Language and Culture
- Qualitative Methods in Anthropology
- Museum Practice and Curatorship
- Principles of Field Work
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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General requirements
- The most important first step in applying for admission to our graduate program is finding and approaching a potential supervisor in the department.
- All official post-secondary transcripts
- Three reference letters
- Statement of interest
- Writing sample
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Tuition Fee
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9690 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9690 CAD per year during 72 months. -
National
5515 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5515 CAD per year during 72 months.
Living costs for Vancouver
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. Please note that many graduate programs provide funding packages that are substantially greater than $18,000 per year. Please check with your prospective graduate program for specific details of the funding provided to its PhD students.
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