Anthropology (MA) Program By University of Louisville |Top Universities
Tuitionfee

28,520 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 May, 2023Application Deadline

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

AnthropologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Anthropology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology is designed to enhance student knowledge of and skills in dealing with contemporary social issues facing globalizing communities world-over and to enable students to locate these in the long progression of human history and within the body of social science theory. We expect our graduates to enter professions as skilled administrators, researchers, practitioners, advocates, and leaders. Although students may focus on biological anthropology, archaeology, or cultural anthropology, this is a general, comprehensive masters program.
Anthropology is the queen of multidisciplinary work, and we see our students taking courses from and pursuing collaborations with colleagues in Humanities, Sociology, History, Women and Gender Studies, Pan-African Studies, Political Science, Art History, Biology, and the Kent School of Social Work. Students with little or no academic background in anthropology will be required to take some preparatory courses determined in consultation with the Anthropology Director of Graduate Studies.

Program overview

Main Subject

Anthropology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology is designed to enhance student knowledge of and skills in dealing with contemporary social issues facing globalizing communities world-over and to enable students to locate these in the long progression of human history and within the body of social science theory. We expect our graduates to enter professions as skilled administrators, researchers, practitioners, advocates, and leaders. Although students may focus on biological anthropology, archaeology, or cultural anthropology, this is a general, comprehensive masters program.
Anthropology is the queen of multidisciplinary work, and we see our students taking courses from and pursuing collaborations with colleagues in Humanities, Sociology, History, Women and Gender Studies, Pan-African Studies, Political Science, Art History, Biology, and the Kent School of Social Work. Students with little or no academic background in anthropology will be required to take some preparatory courses determined in consultation with the Anthropology Director of Graduate Studies.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

79+
6.5+
3+
Applicants must complete/submit:
  • Online graduate application for admission.
  • A statement of interests covering relevant experience and aspirations. This letter is absolutely critical to your successful application, as it helps us assess where you might find common interests among Department faculty.
  • GRE scores. Successful applicants report GRE scores averaging greater than the 50th percentile.
  • Official transcripts. As stipulated by the Graduate School, the minimum GPA for acceptance into the program is 3.0.
  • Three letters of recommendation addressing the candidate's readiness for graduate studies, academic abilities, and potential for success.  One letter may be from an employer.
  • Applicants may choose to submit a writing sample.
01 May 2023
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  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

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14,170 USD

International Students

28,520 USD
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