Social and Cultural Anthropology Concordia University Montréal

Overview

The Social and Cultural Anthropology programme at Concordia University Montréal offers students a rigorous academic environment to explore complex human experiences. This Master of Arts degree provides the theoretical foundations and practical skills necessary to conduct high-level ethnographic research in diverse global contexts.

Learners can choose between two distinct pathways depending on their academic goals. The field research option allows for individualised projects where students work closely with supervisors to study specific communities or social phenomena. Alternatively, the bibliographic research track focuses on a comprehensive engagement with anthropological literature, offering a faster route toward doctoral studies.

Why Social and Cultural Anthropology at Concordia University Montréal?

The institution is home to specialised research hubs such as the Centre for Sensory Studies and the Concordia Ethnography Lab. These facilities provide students with unique opportunities to engage in collaborative projects and innovative methodological approaches. Faculty members bring extensive international expertise, conducting fieldwork across the globe.

Located in the heart of a vibrant metropolitan centre, the university offers a diverse and inclusive atmosphere for graduate study. Students are supported by a department that emphasises professional development alongside academic excellence. The programme's structure ensures that graduates are well-prepared for both professional careers and further advanced research.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 691 per credit
• National fee: CAD 315 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to provide a balance of core theoretical knowledge and practical research training. Modules may include:

• Identity and Difference
• Decolonizing Anthropology
• Ethnographic Research and Ethics
• Writing Ethnography
• New Directions in Anthropological Research
• Field Research Proposal
• Fieldwork: Stage
• Thesis - Field Research
• Bibliographic Research Proposal
• Bibliographic Research
• Thesis - Bibliographic Research

Careers with Social and Cultural Anthropology

Graduates of this programme are equipped with versatile analytical and qualitative research skills highly valued in various sectors. Many alumni pursue further academic distinctions by entering doctoral programmes in anthropology or related social sciences. The ability to understand cultural nuances and social structures prepares students for roles in international development and non-governmental organisations.

Career opportunities also exist in public policy, social advocacy, and cultural consultancy. The rigorous training in ethnographic methods is applicable to market research, user experience design, and community engagement roles. Graduates often find success in industries that require a deep understanding of human behaviour and diverse social dynamics.