PhD in Anthropology in St. Johns Canada | Memorial University of Newfoundland

Memorial University of Newfoundland | St. Johns Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 4,497
(c. USD3,225.4)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Our graduate programs include a 12-month coursework MA without fieldwork, a thesis-based MA requiring ethnographic research, and a PhD program also involving fieldwork. We additionally provide a one-year graduate diploma that doesn't demand research work.

Alumni from our graduate programs have pursued careers as professional anthropologists or applied anthropological training to journalism, film production, and policy development. The Department has increasingly incorporated film and video into research methodologies, enabling many graduate students to create ethnographic films alongside their thesis work.

PhD – The Anthropology PhD curriculum includes coursework, comprehensive examinations, and dissertation research, typically completed within four years of full-time enrollment.

Program Length (Full-time):
PhD: 4 years

Location:
St. John's campus

Application Due Date:
Fall semester deadline: January 15


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

PhD normally a Masters degree in Anthropology with a minimum of 80 percent in graduate courses Applicants with a Bachelors degree in Anthropology and a Masters degree in a cognate discipline with a minimum of 80 percent in graduate courses are also considered

Transcripts Grad Transcript and confirmation of degree Grad Confirmation of Degree Awarded - Transcripts should be uploaded to the online application after your application is submitted.
Two 2 letters of appraisal Grad Reference.
Please submit an updated resume.
TOEFL - An aggregate score of 80 - 92 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
IELTS Academic - An aggregate score of 6.5 - 7 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
Duolingo English Test - An aggregate score of 115 - 125 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements.
CAEL - A score between 50 and 60 in each of four bands with at least 2 band scores of 60
MET - A score of 59 percent.

Tuition CAD 4,497

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