Program Overview for PhD in Social Anthropology in Canada:
Our department is interdisciplinary, comparative, and critically engaged. Our graduate programs are small, collegial and selective. We pride ourselves on the faculty support we offer our graduate students.
Many of our doctoral students successfully secure scholarships from major granting agencies, and go on to post-doctoral fellowships, employment in academia, research, policy, and the non-profit sectors.
Our graduate students are active and engaged scholars, who disseminate their research in a variety of ways. For example, between 2009 and 2012, Sociology and Social Anthropology (SoSA) graduate students presented a total of 38 papers at conferences and workshops.
The eligibility for PhD in Social Anthropology in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
- First-class thesis Master’s degree or its equivalent
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
- Most candidates for admission to a doctoral program possess a Master's Degree. Direct entry to some programs is possible for those with exceptional academic standing
We recommend that you contact a faculty member who works in your area about your research interests prior to the submission of your application.
Other Application Documents you need:
- Official Transcripts
- Letter of recommendation (2)
- Updated CV/Resume
- Statement of Purpose
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the PhD in Social Anthropology to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for PhD in Social Anthropology in Canada: are:
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.The scholarships available for the PhD in Social Anthropology are:
The international student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Social Anthropology in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Social Anthropology in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
The Sociology and Social Anthropology (SoSA) first-round application deadline is January 15. The January 15 deadline is imperative if you expect to be considered for scholarships, and students who apply before this deadline are given priority for admission.
Students who apply after January 15 may be considered for admission, but only if space is available. If you are an international student, you are encouraged to apply to our program in December.
Funding:
Many of our graduate students successfully secure scholarships from major granting agencies such as CIHR, NSHRF, and the Wenner Gren to support their studies. We also offer limited financial assistance through Dalhousie Graduate Fellowships and Teaching Assistantships.
Contact:
Graduate Program Administrator: f.martin@dal.ca
Email: sosagrad@dal.ca
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