Program Overview
The Anthropology at The University of Texas at San Antonio 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 20,324 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,965 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Texas 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
- History, Method, and Theory of Archaeology
- Theory in Cultural Anthropology
- Seminar in Laboratory Methods in Anthropology
- Advanced Biological Anthropology
- Hunters and Gatherers
- Seminar in Archaeological Research Techniques
- Seminar in the Prehistory of Texas and Adjacent Areas
- Seminar on the Archaeology of the American Southwest and Adjacent Regions
- Landscape and Settlement
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Application Requirements:
- A degree seeking applicant must meet university wide requirements.
- A complete Graduate Studies application.
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended.\xc2\xa0 All international transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English.
- General GRE Required
- 3 Letters of Recommendation are required. At least two of the three required recommendation letters will preferably be from faculty who have worked closely with the applicant in either the classroom, laboratory, or other research site.
- A 500-750 word statement of purpose is required. Applicants should detail their intentions for entering the M.A. program in Anthropology.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,324 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,965 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 20,324 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,965 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Texas at San Antonio 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 University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, United States
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months