Program Overview
The Anthropology at University of Nevada Las Vegas is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 36 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 23,274 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,364 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Las Vegas, 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
- Research skills are developed through designing and completing an original research project.
- The curriculum is designed to develop critical thinking, reading and writing skills to prepare students for a variety of jobs or to continue their academic studies in pursuit of a higher degree.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- While an undergraduate degree in anthropology is not required, the applicant should have earned at least 18 credit hours in undergraduate anthropology. Approximately half of the 18 hours should be at the upper-division level, and we prefer that these courses represent as many of the subdisciplines of anthropology as possible.
- There is no required minimum score, but scores will be used in combination with the other information in the application to evaluate the applicant. The exam must be taken within the five years preceding the deadline for the application under consideration.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,274 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,364 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,274 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,364 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nevada Las Vegas 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 Nevada Las Vegas
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, United States
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public land-grant research university in Paradise, Nevada, United States. The 332-acre (134 ha) campus is about 1.6 mi (2.6 km) east of the Las...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 36 months