Program Overview
The Anthropology at Minnesota State University Mankato is a MSc programme in Social Sciences, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: USD 396 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 396 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Mankato, 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
- Archaeology of Minnesota
- Archaeology of Native North America
- Archaeology of Latin America
- Museology
- Cultural Resource Management
- Human Osteology
- Health, Culture and Disease
- Forensic Anthropology
- Evolution and Behavior
- Bioarchaeology
- Anthropology of Death
- People and Cultures of Latln America
- Applied Cultural Research
- Kinship, Marriage, and Family
- Anthropology of Gender
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The GRE is required. Prospective students should submit the application\nprovided by the MSU College of Graduate Studies and Research.
For the\nDepartment of Anthropology, students need to provide three letters of\nrecommendation and write a personal statement which describes their\nprevious training in Anthropology and reasons for pursing a graduate\ndegree. Submit these materials to the Anthropology Graduate Coordinator.\n
Anthropology attracts people from a wide variety of backgrounds, so we\nwelcome applicants from any field. Students who do not have the\nequivalent of at least an undergraduate minor in Anthropology may need\nto take some undergraduate core courses before taking the Graduate\nseminars.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 396 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 396 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 396 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 396 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Minnesota State University Mankato 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 Minnesota State University Mankato
Minnesota State University Mankato
Mankato, United States
Minnesota State University, Mankato is a public university in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. It is Minnesota's second-largest university, and has over 145,000 living alumni worldwide. Founded...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
