Program Overview
The Anthropology at College of William & Mary is a MA programme in Social Sciences, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Anthropology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 30,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,258 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Williamsburg, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Anthropology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Anthropology
- Foodways and the Archaeological Record
- Native People of Eastern North America
- Exploring the Afro-American Past
- Material Life in African America
- Maroon Societies
- Issues in Anthropology
- Archaeological Conservation
- Archaeological Conservation
- Zooarchaeology
- Quantitative Research Methods in Anthropology
- Practicing Cultural Resource Management
- Human Skeletal Biology
- The Archaeology of Colonial Williamsburg and Tidewater Virginia
- Caribbean Archaeology
- Directed Studies
- Ethnographic History
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Supplementary Application Materials
- Writing sample: A substantial academic paper demonstrating both writing skills and original research. We recommend sending a writing sample that is fewer than 25 pages.
- Field and lab experience are recommended but not required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 30,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,258 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 30,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,258 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact College of William & Mary directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About College of William and Mary
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, United States
College of William and Mary is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-24
- Language English