Program Overview
The Anthropology at University of Missouri - Columbia 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 35,992 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 19,618 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Columbia, 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
- General Anthropology
- Topics in Anthropology - General
- Topics in Anthropology - Behavioral
- Topics in Anthropology - Social Science
- Introduction to Folklore Genres
- Significant Discoveries of Archaeology
- Multiculturalism: An Introduction
- Deviance: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
- Monkeys, Apes and Humans
- Fundamentals of Archaeology with Laboratory
- Indigenous Religions
- World Archaeology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students are expected to gain advanced knowledge in the three subfields represented in our program (archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology). Anthropology faculty members work closely with graduate students to conduct collaborative research as an integral component of the graduate program. Opportunities for specialization are provided through research courses leading to a thesis. A program tailored to each student\xc2\x92s educational objectives is planned by the student and the advisory committee of at least three members, one of whom is a non-anthropology faculty member.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 35,992 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 19,618 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 35,992 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 19,618 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Missouri - Columbia 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 Missouri - Columbia
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, United States
University of Missouri - Columbia is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months