Program Overview
The Anthropology at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 24 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 339 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Indianapolis, 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
- Field Methods in Ethnography
- Anthropological Statistics
- Forensic Anthropology
- Theory and Method in Biological Anthropology
- Archaeological Method and Theory or participation in a summer archaeological field school
- Community Archaeology
- Prehistory of North America
- Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica
- The Rise of Civilization
- Historical Archaeology
- Modern Material Culture
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- An on-line application including a personal statement
- Three letters of reference
- All Transcripts.
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 339 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 339 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis 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 Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) was a joint campus of Indiana University and Purdue University in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, from 1969 to 2024, offering...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months