Program Overview
The Sociocultural Anthropology and Ethnography at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill 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 Sociocultural Anthropology and Ethnography 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 7
- Location: Chapel Hill, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sociocultural Anthropology and Ethnography programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Lab Methods in Archaeobotany - Lab
- Lab Method in Human Osteology
- Human Osteology Lab
- Public Archaeology
- Making Magic
- Evolutionary Medicine
- Cultures and Politics of Reproduction
- Migration and health
- Archaeology of Small-scale Societies
- Environment Population Dynamics and Human Well-being
- Work and Migration in the Americas
- Antro of diet and health
- Ethnography and Life Stories
- Beyond the Tragedy of the Commons
- Issues in Cultural Heritage
- Living, Healing & Dying in Russian Culture
- Honors Thesis Seminar
- Sociocultural Core
- Evolution and Ecology Core
- Current Issues in Participatory Research
- Value, Sacrifice and Exchange
- Research Design
- Forms of Human Capital: Marx to Bourdieu\x85 and Beyond!?
- Ethnography and Black Communities
- Human Growth and Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements:
Be sure to submit the following to the Graduate School:- Application
- Application fee
- Transcript (unofficial copy)
- GRE and TOEFL scores (for non-native English speakers).
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of Interest
- One or two writing samples
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
North Carolina, US
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. Chartered in 1789, the university began enrolling students in 1795,...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months