SSHRC awards Mac Social Sciences researchers over $900,000 in Insight Grants
Eight research projects from McMaster’s Faculty of Social Sciences have been awarded a total of $903,168 in funding through the federal government’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council’s Development Grants.
Jul 17, 2019
The McMaster Community Bee Project is Back!
In 2012, anthropology graduate student and medical physics and applied radiation sciences research associate Brandi MacDonald began a beekeeping educational project. The project is back up and running for research, to help save bees and students can buy this local honey starting in September.
Apr 29, 2019
Social Sciences students recognized with 100 individual awards and scholarships
On behalf of the Faculty of Social Sciences, we wish to extend our warmest congratulations to all of the recipients in our Faculty of Social Sciences academic awards. You, your family and friends should be proud of your accomplishments.
Apr 04, 2019
Social Sciences Career Crawl: February 25 – March 22
A series of career events featuring alumni, profs, workshops, panels & more! Open to all Social Sciences students.
Mar 18, 2019
Lessons learned from broken bones
You don’t need to break your bones to become an expert on ancient injuries. But for Rebecca Gilmour, repeated fractures are part of her enduring fascination with bone trauma.
Feb 26, 2019
Level I students invited to Social Sciences Faculty Showcase
The Faculty of Social Sciences will host its annual Level II Showcase for Level I students on Thursday, March 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the L.R. Wilson Hall Lobby.
Feb 26, 2019
B.A. Anthropology
The 3-year BA program will provide students with a foundation in the field of Anthropology and its main subfields.
Learn moreHons.B.A. Honours Anthropology
The BA Honours program will provide students with a developed understanding of the discipline of Anthropology and its main subfields. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, communication, and problem solving, all of which are identified by potential employers as key skills needed for successful employment.
Learn moreHons.B.A. Combined Honours in Anthropology and Another Subject
Students graduate with a double major in Anthropology and another subject.
Learn moreMinor Minor in Anthropology
The minor in Anthropology provides students in other disciplines the opportunity to learn about anthropological research, cross-cultural differences, and provides a broad understanding of the experience of being human.
Learn moreMinor Interdisciplinary Minor in Archaeology
The Interdisciplinary Minor in Archaeology is based on archaeology and archaeology-related courses offered in the School of Geography and Earth Sciences, and in the Departments of Classics and Anthropology.
Learn moreM.A. Master of Arts in Anthropology
The department grants an M.A. in Anthropology in the following areas of specialization: Archaeology, Health, Biological, and Socio-Cultural. Students admitted to the M.A. program have the option of doing coursework and then 1) writing a MRP (1-year), or 2) writing a scholarly thesis (2-year) which demonstrates ability to conduct original research.
Learn morePh.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology
Admission to the doctoral program is very competitive and is based on a consideration of demonstrated scholarly excellence, suitability of research interests, availability of appropriate supervision, and availability of openings. Most successful applicants have sufficient background in their area of specialization within anthropology to benefit from advanced training in the field.
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