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MA Anthropology at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States

Programme overview

The MA in Anthropology can be a first step toward the doctorate or a way to apply anthropology to a related field. Students present a thesis, or a paper in its place, approved by their advisers and another graduate faculty member.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Anthropology  |  Duration: 32 credit hours (thesis or non-thesis option)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Champaign, IL, United States

What you will study

32 hours with at least 12 within anthropology and 8 at the 500 level. The thesis option includes 4 hours of ANTH 599 Thesis Research; the non-thesis option includes at least 4 hours of ANTH 590. An optional Medieval Studies concentration is available. Learning outcomes cover independent research, subfield expertise, disciplinary contribution and professional ethics.

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Application information

Not all graduate programmes offer admission in all terms; term availability is set by each programme of study.

Graduate applicants apply online through the Graduate College application; deadlines and term availability are set by each programme. Medicine, law and veterinary medicine applicants apply directly to their colleges.

Apply through the official page: http://www.anthro.illinois.edu

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