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Tuition USD 12,480 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,320 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2015-04-18
Delivery On-campus
Location United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Anthropology at University of Texas Brownsville is a Master 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 12,480 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,320 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Brownsville, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Anthropology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Indians of North America
  2. Great Discoveries in Archaeology
  3. Anthropology of Borders
  4. Shipwrecks, Pirates and the Sea: An Introduction to Maritime Archaeology and History
  5. Conquistadors and Indian Chiefs of the Borderlands: A Comparative Colonialism of Northern New Spain
  6. Food and Culture
  7. Medical Anthropology
  8. Political and Legal Anthropology
  9. Environmental Anthropology

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

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).

  • Earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a field similar to that of the graduate program.
  • \xc2\xa0Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
  • Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).
  • Personal statement detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.
  • Resume including educational background and work experience.
  • GRE General Test. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years. A waiver of the GRE requirement will be granted to applicants who show proof of completing a graduate degree (master\xc2\x92s or doctoral).

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 12,480 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,320 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 12,480 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 4,320 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Texas Brownsville 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 Texas Brownsville

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University of Texas Brownsville

United States

The University of Texas at Brownsville was an educational institution located in Brownsville, Texas. The university was on the land once occupied by Fort Brown. It was a member of the University...

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2015-04-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-28
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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