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Tuition USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2015-03-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Los Angeles, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Sociocultural Anthropology at California State University Los Angeles 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 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. Tuition: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Sociocultural 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. Seminar: Anthropological Theory and Analysis
  2. Seminar: Anthropological Theory and Analysis
  3. Seminar: Archaeology
  4. Development of Archaeological Theory
  5. Seminar: Physical Anthropology
  6. Methods in Ethnography
  7. Seminar: Ethnography
  8. Seminar: Social Organization
  9. Seminar: Language and Culture

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Specifically, a student shall at the time of enrollment: (1) have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, or shall have completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by appropriate campus authorities; (2) be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended; (3) have earned a grade point average of at least 2.5 on the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted; and (4) satisfactorily meet the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards for graduate study, including qualifying examinations, as appropriate campus authorities may prescribe. In unusual circumstances, a campus may make exceptions to these criteria.


English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,504 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact California State University Los Angeles 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 California State University Los Angeles

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California State University Los Angeles

Los Angeles, United States

California State University, Los Angeles is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. Cal State LA offers 142...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2015-03-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-20
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months