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Tuition USD 1,910 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,910 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Nashville, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Anthropology at Vanderbilt University 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 7
  5. Tuition: USD 1,910 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,910 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Nashville, 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. Bioarchaeology: Theory and Methods
  2. Globalization and Empire
  3. Human Rights and Political Violence
  4. Ethics in Anthropology
  5. Race as a Cultural and Legal Construct
  6. Archaeological Theory and Methods
  7. GIS for Anthropological Research
  8. Historical Archaeology
  9. Seminar in Research Design

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The following requirements apply to applications for most programs in the Graduate School. For program-specific questions or additional requirements, please directly contact your program of interest.

  • Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
  • Language Proficiency Exam (TOEFL or IELTS)
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of purpose
  • Letters of recommendation

Once all sections are complete, you should submit your application from the Review page by clicking "Submit Application." Please complete all required fields in the online application form. The Review page will indicate any sections with missing information.

Please provide all materials requested in the application form. For any additional materials, you can upload those on your Application Status Page, which you will see AFTER you submit the application.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,910 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,910 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,910 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,910 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Vanderbilt University 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.

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Application Information
  • Start Date 2018-08-23
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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