Program Overview
The Anthropology at University of Massachusetts Amherst 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 3,627 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 3,627 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Amherst Center, 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
- Primate Ecology and Evolution
- Contemporary Issues of Native Americans
- Field Course in European Anthropology
- Proseminar in Linguistic Anthropology
- Economic Anthropology
- CHESS Lab
- Ethnography of Speaking in Latin America
- Material Culture
- Masters Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Application Fee
- Personal Statement
- Residency Statement
- Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Tests
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,627 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 3,627 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 3,627 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 3,627 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Massachusetts Amherst 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 Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
United States
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public land-grant research university in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system and...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months