Information for Prospective Graduate Students

Thinking about graduate study in Anthropology? You have come to the right place. At Western we offer innovative and exciting MA and PhD programs in Sociocultural Anthropology, Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, Applied Archaeology. Our faculty are each engaged in dynamic and cutting edge research both in Canada and beyond. We have some of the finest research laboratory facilities for graduate students in Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and our Sociocultural faculty have conducted research around the world. You will find a sample of faculty publications HERE, and links to individual faculty pages, with more detailed information of their interests and expertise HERE. In particular, we have developed core research themes, which make our program intensely interdisciplinary, again, something of a first in Canada. You can read about these core research areas HERE. Our connections with other departments and programs build on this interdisciplinary approach, allowing students to make connections with scholars throughout the university, and around the world.

Using the links below, you will find everything you need to apply to the graduate program in Anthropology, including links to admission requirements, application information, deadlines, and specific information about degree requirements. Information on tuition and financial support is also available using the links above.

# Tuition and Financial Support  # Housing and Living Expenses # Admission Requirements # International Students # Application # Deadline # Tips on Putting Together a Good Application #

If you have any questions about our programs do not hesitate to contact our Graduate Program Coordinator, our Graduate Chair, or any other faculty member whose interests coincide with your own.