Program Overview
The Anthropology at Desert Research Institute 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 6
- Tuition: USD 7,094 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Nevada, 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
- Individual Reading
- Graduate Research
- Graduate Seminar in Cultural Anthropology
- Graduate Seminar in Physical Anthropology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Complete the\nGraduate Admissions Application and pay the $95 application fee.\xc2\xa0
- Obtain official\ntranscripts from all higher education institutions attended showing dates of\nenrollment, subjects taken, grades received, graduation date and/or certificate\nof graduation
- Complete the\nIntensive English Language Center Graduate Application\xc2\xa0 and pay the $60 application fee
- Original financial\ndocuments: Financial Data Form [WEB] accompanied by a bank statement showing a\nminimum of $33,600 for the Fall 2016/Spring 2017 semesters. Passport copy,\nprevious I-20/DS-2019 forms, visa stamps, and I-94 card.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 7,094 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 7,094 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Desert Research Institute 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 Desert Research Institute
Desert Research Institute
Nevada, U.S.
Desert Research Institute (DRI) is a nonprofit research campus of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and a sister property of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), the organization that...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English