Program Overview
The Anthropology at University at Albany 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 22,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,870 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Albany, 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
- Proseminar in Physical Anthropology
- Proseminar in Archaeology
- Proseminar in Linguistics
- Proseminar in Ethnology
- Primate Evolutionary Biology
- Human Osteology
- Human Population Biology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements
Applicants with undergraduate majors in anthropology are preferred, and each is expected to have had at least one undergraduate course in each of the four subdisciplines. Applicants are required to submit official Graduate Record Examination scores. Students seeking admission to the Cognate Field Sequence must also provide acceptable written descriptions of their proposed cognate fields. Students entering the program with less than 18 credits in anthropology are required to extend the minimum program above with additional work in that field to bring their total preparation to a desired level. The additional work required is at the discretion of the department and ordinarily will not exceed 18 credits.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 22,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,870 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 22,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,870 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University at Albany 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 University at Albany
University at Albany
Albany, United States
The State University of New York at Albany is a public research university in Albany, New York, United States. Founded in 1844, it is one of four "university centers" of the State University of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-29
- Language English
- Duration 24 months