Master of Arts (M.A.) - Thesis-based - Archaeology
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- Saskatoon campus, CanadaLocation
- College of Graduate and Postdoctoral StudiesField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- Saskatoon campusCampus
- Master of Arts (M.A.) - Thesis-basedAwards
- $12,837Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
The Department of Anthropology offers a graduate program leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Archaeology. Admittance to the program is by application only.
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Students interested in applying should consult in advance with the Graduate Chair or potential supervisor (faculty member who would supervise the student’s MA research). The graduate program has been designed to provide flexibility in the choice of courses and research topics within the capacity of the Department's resources. An applicant must hold a four-year honours degree or equivalent degree in archaeology, anthropology or an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study. Students with Honours degrees in other disciplines may apply, but they may be required to do qualifying course work. Archaeology is considered the major field of study, but applicants are strongly encouraged to identify the topic area in which they wish to do their thesis research so that a thesis supervisor can be assigned if the applicant is accepted. The course requirements consist of 12 credit units at the graduate level, which must include ARCH 805.3. Other courses are chosen in consultation with the student's supervisory committee. Some of these courses may be taken from cognate fields outside the department. For more information on this field of study, see the Department of Anthropology website.
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
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Entry requirements
Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. a course in archaeological method and theory a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units) a four-year or honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study For more information on language proficiency requirements, see the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies . | College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum: for a master's, a four-year undergraduate degree (or a three-year first-cycle degree from an institution meeting the Bologna Declaration criteria) in a relevant discipline and a cumulative weighted average of at least 70% in the last two years of full-time study (about 60 credit units); for a Ph.D., a master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least 70%; for a postgraduate diploma, a four-year degree with at least 65% in each of the final two years. Applicants must apply to receive an official credential evaluation and grade conversion. Source: https://grad.usask.ca/admissions/admission-requirements.php · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 86; PTE Academic 63; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: No English test is required where the applicant has completed a minimum of three consecutive years of full-time study, or a graduate degree, at a recognised post-secondary institution whose exclusive language of instruction and examination is English (the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies publishes the list of eligible institutions at https://grad.usask.ca/admissions/english-countries-institutions.php); or has completed English for Academic Purposes Level 4 at the University of Saskatchewan Language Centre, or EAP 100 and EAP 101 at the University of Regina. Approval of a study-based waiver is at the discretion of the academic unit, which may still require an official test. Source: https://grad.usask.ca/admissions/admission-requirements.php · Application fee: CAD 145.00 (non-refundable, international applicants; CAD 125.00 domestic) · Deposit: The University states: "USask may require that you confirm your admission offer and pay a deposit of $1,000 CAD, which will be applied toward your tuition when you enrol in classes." Deposits are non-refundable, with exceptions considered only in limited circumstances, and are posted to the student account on 2 September (Fall), 6 January (Winter), 4 May (Spring) or 2 July (Summer). Payments from outside Canada must be made through Flywire. Source: https://students.usask.ca/money/tuition-fees/international-student-deposit.php
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Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$12,837 CAD / year≈ $9,439 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsThe College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies administers over CAD 14 million in scholarships a year and states that a majority of USask Ph.D. programmes offer a guaranteed funding package of CAD 20,000 per year for four years to newly admitted Ph.D. students. Many entrance awards are managed by the academic unit, so applicants are told to contact the programme's graduate chair or administrator. SourceView scholarship page
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- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Academic units set their own deadlines for applications, and scholarship and fellowship decisions are made at set times that may differ from the application deadline; the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies directs applicants to the individual p…
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Master of Arts (M.A.) - Thesis-based - Archaeology cost?
CAD 12,837 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. a course in archaeological method and theory a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units) a four-year or honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study For more information on language proficiency requirements, see the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies . | College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum: for a master's, a four-year undergraduate degree (or a three-year first-cycle degree from an institution meeting the Bologna Declaration criteria) in a relevant discipline and a cumulative weighted average of at least 70% in the last two years of full-time study (about 60 credit units); for a Ph.D., a master's degree in a relevant discipline with at least 70%; for a postgraduate diploma, a four-year degree with at least 65% in each of the final two years. Applicants must apply to receive an official credential evaluation and grade conversion. Source: https://grad.usask.ca/admissions/admission-requirements.php · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 86; PTE Academic 63; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: No English test is required where the applicant has completed a minimum of three consecutive years of full-time study, or a graduate degree, at a recognised post-secondary institution whose exclusive language of instruction and examination is English (the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies publishes the list of eligible institutions at https://grad.usask.ca/admissions/english-countries-institutions.php); or has completed English for Academic Purposes Level 4 at the University of Saskatchewan Language Centre, or EAP 100 and EAP 101 at the University of Regina. Approval of a study-based waiver is at the discretion of the academic unit, which may still require an official test. Source: https://grad.usask.ca/admissions/admission-requirements.php · Application fee: CAD 145.00 (non-refundable, international applicants; CAD 125.00 domestic) · Deposit: The University states: "USask may require that you confirm your admission offer and pay a deposit of $1,000 CAD, which will be applied toward your tuition when you enrol in classes." Deposits are non-refundable, with exceptions considered only in limited circumstances, and are posted to the student account on 2 September (Fall), 6 January (Winter), 4 May (Spring) or 2 July (Summer). Payments from outside Canada must be made through Flywire. Source: https://students.usask.ca/money/tuition-fees/international-student-deposit.php
Is there a scholarship?
The College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies administers over CAD 14 million in scholarships a year and states that a majority of USask Ph.D. programmes offer a guaranteed funding package of CAD 20,000 per year for four years to newly admitted Ph.D. students. Many entrance awards are managed by the academic unit, so applicants are told to contact the programme's graduate chair or administrator. Source View scholarship page
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