Program Overview
The Anthropology at The State University of New Jersey 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
- Tuition: USD 14,064 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 8,268 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: New Brunswick, 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
- Social/Cultural Anthropology
- Kinship
- History of Anthropological Theory
- Research Design and Methods in Social/Cultural Anthropology
- Evolutionary Theory & Processes
- Kinship in Nature and Culture
- Anthropology of Gender
- Language as Social Action
- Theories of Agency
- Sexuality in a Cross-Cultural Perspective
- Anthropology of Violence
- Power, State, Nation
- Anthropology of Politics
- Analysis of State Systems
- Anthropology of Industrial Society
- Anthropology of Religion
- Culture and Desire
- World Ethnographic Areas I, II
- Urban Ethnography
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Areas Of Concentration
- Critical Interventions In Theory & Ethnography, Evolutionary Anthropology
Program Requirements
- Personal Statement, Three Letters Of Recommendation, Official Transcripts, And A Writing Sample.
Test Requirements
- GRE General.
Personal Statement Instructions
- Include Research Interests And Faculty Member You Are Interested In Working With.
Note
- Nondegree: Transcripts, Resume, And An Interview With The Graduate Director Are Required.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 14,064 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 8,268 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 14,064 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 8,268 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The State University of New Jersey 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 The State University of New Jersey
The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, United States
The State University of New Jersey, commonly known as Rutgers University, is a public research university headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1766, it is one of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-06
- Language English
- Duration 24 months