Master of Arts in Anthropology

About this programme

Planned outage: Beginning Nov. 1, you will not be able to access the USask admission application and event registration system for up to six days. Learn more . Explore human culture, societies, and ways of life through the Masters of Arts (MA) in Anthropology graduate program at the University of Saskatchewan. This program is designed for students who want to conduct meaningful, community‑engaged research and build deep analytical skills. You’ll gain tools to understand cultural change, social issues, and human experience in diverse contexts. Illuminate the complexities of culture, identity, and social change through research that matters. At USask, you’ll work closely with experts and communities to build knowledge that supports real‑world understanding and positive transformation. Anthropology examines human culture past and present through a comparative and holistic lens, with a focus on cultural change and adaptation. Our students and faculty conduct fieldwork in Canada and around the world, including Central America, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia. USask's location and partnerships make us a leader in community‑engaged research with Indigenous peoples, especially in areas such as health, social services, governance, land claims, cultural heritage, and traditional knowledge. The Master of Arts in Anthropology offers both thesis and project-based options, with the following three program streams: Medical Anthropology is one of the fastest growing subfields of Anthropology in North America. This two‑year thesis‑based program teaches students how culture shapes exp