Master of Anthropology at Illinois State University

Illinois State University offers the Master of Anthropology as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Normal , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for anthropology and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 17, 2026.

About Master of Anthropology

Overview Anthropology students at Illinois State University will elect to take a curriculum in one of the five concentrations. However, in consultation with the graduate coordinator, and/or the Anthropology Graduate Committee, other concentrations are possible for a student who wants to design an individualized program using the courses of the University and the Department, and the expertise of the faculty. The five concentrations are as follows:Prehistoric ArchaeologyHistorical ArchaeologyBiological AnthropologyLinguistic/Cultural AnthropologyJapanese StudiesEach student, in consultation with the graduate advisor and committee chair, will choose one of these concentrations of study. I want to find another Master Course

The M.A. and M.S. degrees in Anthropology at Illinois State University offer five flexible and appropriately individualized 33-hour concentrations culminating with the completion of a quality master's thesis.

Disciplines

Anthropology

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Anthropology at Illinois State University

Academic Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Other Requirements

1International freshman students are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores unless they have attended a U.S. high school for three or more years. However, submitting SAT or ACT scores may make you eligible for scholarships at the University.

Fee Information

Master of Anthropology at Illinois State University

Illinois State University

United States of America, Normal