Program Overview
The Anthropology at University of Wyoming 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 7,440 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 1,860 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Laramie, 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
- [\'Plan A requires a minimum of 26 hours of acceptable graduate coursework and 4 hours of thesis research, a thesis presentation and a thesis (final written project).\', \'Plan B requires minimum of 30 hours of coursework. At least 14 hours of acceptable graduate coursework must be in major field.\', \'At least 21 hours of coursework must be completed at the University of Wyoming.\', \'Students must complete the following courses and earn a grade of "B" or better: ANTH 5010 (20th Century Anthropology Theory); ANTH 5020 (Biological Anthropology), ANTH 5015 (Archaeological Theory and Method), and ANTH 5030 (Linguistic Anthropology).\', \'Completion of three semesters of a foreign language (if not completed as an undergraduate)\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission requirements:
- GPA: 3.0 / 4.0
- GRE: 297 (Verbal & Quantitative; 1000 under old scoring system)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 7,440 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 1,860 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 7,440 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 1,860 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Wyoming 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 Wyoming
University of Wyoming
Laramie, United States
University of Wyoming is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-03-18
- Start Date 2018-10-02
- Language English
- Duration 24 months