Program Overview
The Anthropology at Columbia University is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: New York City, 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
- Islam and Theory
- Ideologies/Mytholodies
- Language and Its Limits
- The Ethnography of Sound
- Questions in Theory:\xa0 Sociality and the Contours of Life.
- Righting Wrongs: Slavery and Repair
- Law, History and Anthropology
- Animal Ethos
- Neanderthal Alterities
- Science and Art in Archaeological Illustration
- Method and Theory in Archaeology
- Controversial Topics in Human Evolution
- Controversial Topics in Human Evolution
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- transcripts of all previous post-secondary education\xc2\xa0
- a statement of academic purpose
- a curriculum vitae or r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9
- three letters of recommendation from academic sources\xc2\xa0
- GRE scores\xc2\xa0and, if applicable, results of the TOEFL or IELTS examination to fulfill the\xc2\xa0English Proficiency Requirement
- a sample of scholarly writing, if required by the department or program
- payment of the\xc2\xa0application fee
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 27,180 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Columbia University 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 Columbia University
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New York, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2024-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-06
- Language English
- Duration 12 months