Burnaby,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Archaeology in Burnaby Canada | Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
|
Burnaby Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,198
(c. USD4,445.42)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
SFU's Archaeology Department combines top-tier research faculty with a collaborative environment.
At the master's level, students can pursue a traditional Master of Arts (MA) in Archaeology. This program involves thesis submission and typically spans six terms (2 years), with a maximum allowance of nine terms (3 years). Completion requires 33 units minimum.
Specialization options include archaeometry, art studies, ceramic analysis, cultural resource management, ethnoarchaeology, forensic anthropology, geoarchaeology, historical archaeology, lithic analysis, palaeoanthropology, palaeoethnobotany, skeletal biology, and zooarchaeology.
Beyond developing specialized research skills, students will achieve broad disciplinary comprehension while working toward proficiency in world prehistory, physical anthropology, and archaeological theory/methods. Depending on enrollment numbers, customized individual or group courses may supplement standard course offerings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
a bachelor's degree from SFU or its equivalent from a recognized institution (preferably in a related field)
a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (while 3.5/4.33 is required for to be considered for entrance awards)
submitted evidence, usually references from qualified referees, of the applicant's ability to undertake advanced studies in the area of interest
IELTS - The University minimum requirements for English proficiency is an overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section.
TOEFL - The University minimum requirement for the internet-based exam is a total score of 93, with a minimum score of 20 in each category. For the paper-based TOEFL test, the University normally requires a score of 580, with TWE 5. Pearson Academic (PTE) - Overall 65 minimum 60 in all of their sections.
a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (while 3.5/4.33 is required for to be considered for entrance awards)
submitted evidence, usually references from qualified referees, of the applicant's ability to undertake advanced studies in the area of interest
IELTS - The University minimum requirements for English proficiency is an overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section.
TOEFL - The University minimum requirement for the internet-based exam is a total score of 93, with a minimum score of 20 in each category. For the paper-based TOEFL test, the University normally requires a score of 580, with TWE 5. Pearson Academic (PTE) - Overall 65 minimum 60 in all of their sections.
Tuition
CAD
6,198