Trent University

Overview

The M.A. or M.Sc. in Anthropology at Trent University offers a research-focused graduate study designed to cultivate a robust thesis research plan while honing skills in cultural and biological anthropology. Students will collaborate closely with experienced faculty and utilize specialized resources to conduct and interpret original research in various subfields of anthropology.

What you'll study

This thesis-based program combines graduate-level coursework with supervised research. Key components include:

• Graduate seminars and methods training: Engage in research design, theory, and discipline-specific approaches.
• Thesis research: Conduct research under faculty supervision, including proposal development, data collection, analysis, and writing.
• Research methods and field/lab preparation: Tailored to your specific topic, including archaeological methods, ethnographic practices, or laboratory analysis.
• Thesis completion: Culminates in a final thesis and a required academic evaluation.

The program also emphasizes areas of strength such as:

• North American archaeology; European and Southwest Asian prehistory; archaeology of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds.
• Landscape and environmental archaeology; lithic technology; material culture studies; zooarchaeology; isotope biogeochemistry; bioarchaeology; mortuary practices.
• Archaeological method and theory; public archaeology; anthropology of art; ethnographic studies.

Please note that specific course requirements and thesis expectations may vary based on the supervisor, chosen stream (M.A. vs M.Sc.), and the approved research plan.

Entry requirements

GRE or GMAT scores are not required for admission to this program.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Anthropology program at Trent University are well-equipped for diverse career paths in academia, research, cultural resource management, public archaeology, and various roles within governmental and non-governmental organizations. The skills acquired during the program prepare students for impactful careers in understanding and addressing complex social and cultural issues.