MA Applied Anthropology at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Master's in Applied Anthropology trains students to use anthropological research and methods to solve real-world problems, working with faculty and community partners.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Anthropology | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

A foundation in theory, research design and hands-on fieldwork, applied to public health, community development, cultural resource management and education.

Career pathways

Public health, community development, market research, cultural resource management and international development in government, nonprofits and private industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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