Bachelor of Anthropology at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown

University Rank:#1001

The Anthropology is a Bachelor degree offered by West Virginia University on the Morgantown campus in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the Morgantown campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 16, 2027.

About Bachelor of Anthropology

Anthropology is a deeply comparative and participatory discipline that prepares students for meaningful life and work in our diverse and ever more interconnected world. The curriculum fosters an awareness of the structure and diversity of human societies, past and present, and offers a broad range of perspectives on the experiences and meanings of being human. Students are exposed to the methods of inquiry and to the special knowledge and insights of anthropology. Courses in the department also are intended to facilitate the application of anthropological principles to a wide range of contemporary social problems.

Anthropology graduates may pursue careers in nonprofit, public, or private sector fields. Majors are well-equipped for graduate training in the social sciences in pursuit of academic or applied research careers. For more information about this program, please visit the departmental website.

Students who earn a degree in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences must complete the University requirements, the College requirements for their specific degree program, and their major requirements.

Minors

All students have the possibility of earning one or more minors; view a list of all available minors and their requirements here. Please note that students may not earn a minor in their major field.

Anthropology

Students graduating with a BA in Anthropology will be able to:

Describe anthropology's core theoretical perspectives, its distinctive history, and its unique breadth and range as a discipline.
Interpret past and present human life-ways holistically and comparatively.
Discuss the importance of knowledge and understanding of a culturally and biologically diverse world.
Differentiate between the multiple methods employed by anthropologists across its subfields.
Apply ethical principles to the conduct of anthropological research and the applications of its findings.
Critically analyze anthropological questions and issues by retrieving and synthesizing appropriate information and evidence and identifying implications for research and practice/policy.
Demonstrate effective, clear and persuasive communication skills according to disciplinary conventions.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Anthropology at West Virginia University

Entry Requirements

Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.
Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).
Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.
For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.
WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from an approved UK exam board for admissions consideration. We require a minimum of five subject passes, of which two must be English and Mathematics. The average of the grades must be at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). A passing grade in the subject of English will be accepted as evidence of sufficient English ability.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Anthropology at West Virginia University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Bachelor of Anthropology at West Virginia University

Review the admissions requirements, English Language Proficiency requirements (scores are for undergraduate levels only) and our undergraduate application deadlines.
To apply for an on-campus program, complete either the WVU Application or the Common App and include the nonrefundable fee of $65.

WVU Application The Common App
To apply for an online program, use the steps for WVU Online Campus applicants.
Have your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or Duolingo English Test scores sent to WVU.
Send the following information to WVU:
- Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).
- Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.
Note: Original or certified copies of official records/transcripts must be submitted after admission or upon arrival.
- English translations of academic records/transcripts and certificates/diplomas.

Bachelor of Anthropology at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown