Anthropology, PhD at Tulane University

Programme overview

The Department of Anthropology offers graduate training in archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and sociocultural anthropology. Our faculty are deeply engaged in their fields and committed to equipping students with the training and skills needed to contribute original research. Anthropology at Tulane has a long-standing reputation for excellence in the archaeology, cultural anthropology, and linguistics of Mesoamerica (the region from Central Mexico to El Salvador).

Faculty: School of Liberal Arts | Duration: three years | Study mode: full-time | Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

What you will study

Requirements for Graduate Degrees All graduate studies in the Department of Anthropology are governed by the School of Liberal Arts: https://liberalarts.tulane.edu/academics/graduate-studies/resources Requirements for the PhD in Anthropology Completion of a one-credit, team-taught introductory four-field course in anthropology ( ANTH 6001 Introduction to Anthropology (1 c.h.) ). Language competence certification. This requirement may be fulfilled by one of the following: Coursework.

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Entry requirements

Themes that bridge faculty research and teaching include: Body, Health, and Medicine Critical Perspectives on Race, Gender, and Sexuality Environment, Evolution, and Society Indigeneity, Colonialism, and Language Politics of the State, Urban Economy, and Religion The Ph.D. program at Tulane is competitive; all students admitted to the program receive a stipend and a tuition waiver for five years.

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.

Duration: three years

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