Anthropology
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    Anthropology

    Brandeis University
    Brandeis University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Waltham
    University Rank:#741
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 29,280 / Total
    Next IntakeAugust 31, 2023
    Anthropology

    About

    Master of Arts in Anthropology

    If you want to delve more deeply into a topic about which you are particularly impassioned, enhance your credentials for a job, or hone the critical skills you'll need to pursue a doctoral degree, you should consider pursuing an Master of Arts degree in anthropology at Brandeis.

    We will train you to do independent research, with an emphasis on comparative studies, theoretical grounding and ethnographic and archaeological fieldwork. You will take core courses in the history, theories and methods of anthropology, specializing in one of two areas:

    • Sociocultural Anthropology
      Our faculty are experts in a wide array of subtopics and geographic regions. This specialization allows for interdisciplinary, cross-departmental course work and language training.
    • Anthropological Archaeology
      Our faculty have particular strengths in Mesoamerican civilizations. This specialization allows you to work with archaeologists in the Department of Classical Studies at Brandeis, and to take classes at any of the seven nearby universities that comprise the Center for Materials Research in Archaeology and Ethnology, a Boston-area consortium based at MIT.

    We also offer a joint master of arts degree in anthropology and women's, gender and sexuality studies.

    Disciplines

    Department of Anthropology

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Transcript

    • Send official transcript(s) from every college or university attended. You must have a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or equivalent.

    • Official e-transcripts may be submitted directly from an institution to [email protected]. Submit transcript(s) via mail in sealed, signed envelopes mailed directly from the original institution to the Brandeis Division of Graduate Professional Studies. To avoid any delays, please include our mail stop, MS 084, in the address. 

    Resume

    Include an updated resume that outlines your current and recent work history.

    Statement of goals

    Your statement of goals should:

    • Contain at least 500 words.

    • Address why you are pursuing a graduate degree.

    • Describe how the program outcomes will help you achieve your professional and personal goals.

    For more details, refer to the online application.

    Letter(s) of recommendation

    • We require one letter of recommendation from a current OR former supervisor, manager or employer who can assess your workplace performance.

    • Add their information to the online application and they'll receive a link to upload the letter.

    • You can submit multiple recommendation letters.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 100

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 80

    How to Apply

    Submitted an application? Your application will be processed immediately. Our admissions committee typically makes admissions decisions within one week of receiving a completed application. Decision letters are emailed and mailed to all applicants. 

    If you have already submitted an application, you may log in to the GPS Application Management Center to view the progress of your application. You may also contact an admissions advisor or the GPS admissions office. Please note that the admissions committee does not begin reviewing your application until all required documents are received.

    Anthropology
    Brandeis University
    Brandeis University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Waltham

    Go to Official Website