Program Overview
The Anthropology at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 12 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5
- Tuition: USD 24,512 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,192 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Honolulu, 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
- ["Master\'s Plan B/C Studies", \'Ethnology\', \'Linguistic Anthropology\', \'Archaeology\', \'Biological Anthropology Core\', \'Discursive Practices\', \'Anthropology of Infectious Disease\', \'The Media and Discursive Practice\', \'History and Memory\', \'Cultural Geographies of Tourism\', \'Contemporary Anthropological Theory\', \'(Alpha) Theory in Social and Cultural Anthropology\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Submit the following to the Anthropology Admissions Committee
- Department of Anthropology Graduate Program Application Form.
- Statement of Objectives
- Curriculum Vitae
- 3 letters of recommendation (no special form for this) mailed directly from the recommender, faxed, or e-mailed to the department in pdf format directly from the recommender.
- Unofficial transcript from every college/university attended
- TOEFL score if you have not had any higher education within the United States.
- Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,512 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,192 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,512 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,192 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Hawaii at Manoa 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 of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, United States
University of Hawaii at Manoa is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 32