PhD - Anthropology

4 years: Duration

17,988 CAD: Price

Rolling admission: Start

Rolling admission: Deadline

Phd: Degree

Campus: Format

St. John's / Canada: Location

Memorial University of Newfoundland: School

Program description

We offer a PhD programme that requires ethnographic fieldwork.

Many of our former graduate students went on to work as professional anthropologists. Others have used anthropology to advance their professions in journalism, filmmaking, and public policy. The Department has placed a great emphasis on the use of film and video in our research efforts in recent decades. Several graduate students have created ethnographic videos to supplement their thesis research projects.

The PhD programme in Anthropology consists of courses, a comprehensive test, and a thesis. It usually takes four years of full-time education to finish.

Program structure

Environmental Anthropology
Health and Illness: Cultural Contexts and Constructions
Marx and Social Inquiry
Anthropology of Gender
Anthropology of Underclass Life
Social Organization
Culture and Personality
The Community
Language and Culture
Atlantic Regional Studies
Anthropology of Development
Newfoundland Ethnography
Labrador Ethnography
Ethnography of a Single Region
Fieldwork and Interpretation of Culture
Current Themes in Cultural Anthropology
History of Anthropology
Anthropological Theory
Applied Anthropology
Audiovisual Anthropology
Master’s Research Paper (9 credit hours)
Selected Themes in Political Anthropology
Special Areas in Anthropology (excluding 6580, 6583)
Economics and Societies
Contemporary Debates in Anthropology
Graduate Seminar

Candidates must successfully complete six primary tasks:

required courses;
second language competency;
three comprehensive exams;
approval of thesis research proposal;
fieldwork; and
PhD thesis.

Price

Tuition — 17,988 CAD

OTHER FEES (REQUIRED) amounts listed are for two semesters

Student Services Fee — 100 CAD
Students' Union — 140 CAD
Recreation Fee — 138 CAD
Health Insurance — 523 CAD

Requirements for applicants

Normally a Master's degree in Anthropology with a minimum of 80% in graduate courses. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and a Master's degree in a cognate discipline with a minimum of 80% in graduate courses are also considered.

Applicants who did not complete a baccalaureate or post-graduate degree at a recognized university where English is the primary language of instruction must normally complete either the:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and achieve a paper-based score of 580 (or higher), computer-based score of 237 (or higher), or internet-based score of 92-93 (or higher); or
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and achieve a score of 7 (or higher).

About the university

Memorial University has a unique responsibility to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador as the only university in the province. Memorial University was founded as a tribute to the Newfoundlanders who gave their lives in military duty during globe War I and later conflicts. We take inspiration from their efforts to create a better future for our province, our country, and the globe.

Over 115 different nations are represented among Memorial University's 19000+ students. Programs range from the traditional to the cutting edge, and can be found at any of Memorial's five locations or online. Memorial University's worldwide network of nearly 100,000 successful alums enhances the institution's capacity and reputation for leadership in research, teaching, and public engagement. Learn more about Memorial University in this quick read.

Vision, Mission

Vision — Memorial University will rise to prominence as one of Canada's and the world's top public institutions of higher learning, and it will honor its commitment to serving the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Mission — When it comes to education, research, scholarship, creative activity, service, and public engagement, Memorial University is committed to being at the forefront of innovation and excellence. International students and scholars are welcomed and supported at Memorial, and the institution's contributions of knowledge and experience are valued on all levels of society.

Campuses

More than 19,400 students and 3,800 teachers and staff from more than 115 countries study, teach, conduct research, create, and participate in activities at our campuses and other locations. You can attend classes at one of Memorial University's several campuses in Newfoundland and Labrador or anywhere in the world; we also offer 475 courses online.