MA Anthropology at George Washington University

Programme overview

Anthropology is the study of human difference and diversity in the present and the past. In its broad focus on humanity, anthropology brings together the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. GW’s anthropology program is committed to integrating humanistic and scientific perspectives while pursuing advanced research of the highest quality. The master of arts (MA) in anthropology signals that the holder can synthesize diverse data about human beings, a skill increasingly valued in a variety of professions and academic settings.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Anthropology | Duration: 36 credits | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs. A minimum of 36 credits in graduate coursework, including 9 credits in proseminars and 3 credits in an approved methods course. Students must also complete either a thesis, for which they must register for 3 to 6 credits of ANTH 6999 Thesis Research, or a culminating journal article.

Career pathways

The museum training concentration prepares students for research and careers in the scholarly and curatorial aspects of museum work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are made through the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences graduate admissions office; programme-specific requirements are published on the college application requirements page.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

Apply through the official page: https://columbian.gwu.edu/graduate-admissions-faq

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