Program Overview
The Anthropology at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 26,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,980 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Urbana, 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
- Thesis Research
- Ethnicity and Nationalism
- Seminar on States &\nGovernance
- Colonialism & Postcolonialism
- Global Modernities
- Feminism, Gender and\nSexuality
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A complete application involves considerable effort on your part and consists of the following:
- The application for admission to the Graduate College, including transcripts from your previous schools
- The statement of your research interests in anthropology\xc2\xa0
- Letters of recommendation from three people who know you well and can evaluate your potential for advanced study in anthropology.
- Graduate Record Examination scores.
- International applicants must submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores
- International applicants must submit appropriate visa and financial documentation
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 26,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,980 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 26,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,980 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign 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 Illinois at Urbana Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Illinois, US
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public land-grant research university in the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, Illinois, United States. Established in 1867, it is the founding...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 12 months