Program Information

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Welcome to Graduate Studies in Anthropology at Western!

The graduate programs in Anthropology at Western build on a traditional four sub-disciplinary approach that incorporates Sociocultural Anthropology, Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, and Linguistic Anthropology. The department has three recognized streams of research at the master’s level and two at the doctoral level.

The different streams direct students to take courses directly relevant to their program of study. However, the program stresses the holistic view of the discipline of Anthropology and several courses intertwine the Sociocultural and Linguistic Anthropology, and Archaeology and Biological Anthropology streams. Furthermore, students are encouraged to draw on faculty and courses from outside their stream and even from other departments.

We believe that graduate learning is best when students and faculty can meet face to face, both in formal classroom settings and as part of the life of the department. Our graduate seminars are small and energetic, giving students an opportunity to hone their skills in a collegial atmosphere where close contact with everyone in the department ensures a rich and rewarding graduate experience.

Streams of Study

Collaborative Programs

The Department of Anthropology participates in the following Collaborative Graduate Programs: